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Whoops Apocalypse

Whoops Apocalypse

Wear your mushroom with pride.

M1982•30m•7.2/10
ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

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7.2/10(9)

Whoops Apocalypse is a six-part 1982 British sitcom by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick, made by London Weekend Television for ITV. Marshall and Renwick later reworked the concept as a 1986 film of the same name from ITC Entertainment, with almost completely different characters and plot, although one or two of the original actors returned in different roles. As the Apocalypse nears, US President Johnny Cyclops tries to run a reelection campaign whilst also dealing with the Russians, a deposed Shah needing to be hidden, and a new weapon called a 'quark' bomb.

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Production

LWT

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 14, 1982

Last Aired

April 18, 1982

Networks

ITV1

Created By

David Renwick, Andrew Marshall

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Road to Jerusalem
E1
Road to Jerusalem
Air date: 1982-03-14
It is election year on both sides of the Atlantic, the world is in a state of nuclear jumpiness, US President Johnny Cyclops is as popular as rabies. He realises there is only one option if he is to save the economic stability of the West.
Autumn Cannibalism
E2
Autumn Cannibalism
Air date: 1982-03-21
In a wild and secret bid to restore US influence in the Middle East, President Cyclips has laid plans to help the late Shah's brother regain the throne of Iran. In London a new prime minister is about to take power.
How to Get Rid of It
E3
How to Get Rid of It
Air date: 1982-03-28
The aged members of the Russian Politburo meet in the Kremlin and decide that as all-American defence arrangements for Britain have been curtailed, Britain can conveniently be annexed into the Soviet Bloc.
Lucifer and the Lord
E4
Lucifer and the Lord
Air date: 1982-04-04
The attempt to contact CIA agent Grodd to rescue the Hoppers has failed and he is now a prisoner of the KGB. The Shah is still trapped on a British cross channel ferry, but manages to set up a special CIA secret radio link to Grodd.
The Violet Hour
E5
The Violet Hour
Air date: 1982-04-11
President Cyclops is still in hospital recovering from minor wounds. The Deacon tells him that he might need brain surgery. The Russians now have a firm grip on power in Iran. Dave is tempted to try to kill the PM, Kevin Pork.
Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
E6
Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
Air date: 1982-04-18
By a monstrous mistake by the US, the Quark Bomb has blown up Israel. Unable to admit they had anything to do with it, the Americans must throw suspicion on Russia and issue threats of counter action.

Cast

Barry Morse

Barry Morse

President Johnny Cyclops

John Barron

John Barron

The Deacon

Ed Bishop

Ed Bishop

Jay Garrick

Bruce Montague

Bruce Montague

Shah Mashiq Rassim

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