The Protectors

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1. #001

   The Protectors was one of Gerry Anderson's few non-science-fiction works and his first such project since Crossroads to Crime (1960).

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2. #002

   Character actor Nigel Green made one of his last television appearances as a guest star on The Protectors. Soon afterwards, the underrated actor died tragically in May 1972.

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3. #003

   Robert Vaughn enjoyed spending time in England while filming the series. He stated that London was his favourite city.

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4. #004

   Actor Derren Nesbitt nearly disappeared from the acting scene shortly after appearing in two episodes of the series. In 1973, his career was damaged by scandal.

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5. #005

   This series was the only Gerry Anderson production in which Barry Gray was not involved in the music. Gray ended his relationship with Anderson after the first season of Space: 1999 (1975).

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6. #006

   According to writer Robert Sellers, lead actor Robert Vaughn was quite outspoken in his criticism of the series shortly after production ended. Vaughn spoke warmly of the other actors but did not hide his dissatisfaction with producer Gerry Anderson, and he was not alone in this.

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7. #007

   Space: 1999 (1975) also featured many guest stars.

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8. #008

   Gerry Anderson says he never watches any of his old programmes, even if he comes across them on television.

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9. #009

   Season 1 was rerun on ITV3 in 2017/2018.

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10. #010

    The Protectors was one of the last TV shows of its kind before British television acquired a bolder and more natural look.

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