The XYY Man

121976•1h 0m•7.0/10

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The XYY Man is a 1976–77 British crime thriller television series created by Kenneth Royce, based on his novel series about reformed cat burglar William 'Spider' Scott, recruited by British intelligence for secret missions due to his unique genetic makeup (an extra Y chromosome), which supposedly predisposes him to crime. The plot follows his reluctant work for the secret service and his constant pursuit by the dogged Detective Sergeant George Bulman, leading to spin-offs like Strangers and Bulman.

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Production

Granada Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 3, 1976

Last Aired

August 29, 1977

Networks

ITV1

Created By

Kenneth Royce

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Proposition

Air date: 1976-07-03

Cat burglar William 'Spider' Scott leaves prison vowing to go straight. However, a government security officer approaches him to do a highly dangerous job, and is hounded by Detective Superintendent George Bulman.

The Execution

Air date: 1976-07-10

Fairfax persuades Spider to burgle the Chinese Legation to retrieve a photo for the British Government. He accomplishes this but is seen and chased by Bulman.

The Resolution

Air date: 1976-07-17

Spider is tortured by two South African hitmen for the negative he stole from the Chinese. He's luckily rescued and then discovers he may be in even worse danger than he thought.