Captain Zep – Space Detective
Captain Zep – Space Detective is a British television children's series produced by the BBC between 1983 and 1984. Constructed as part drama and part quiz game, Captain Zep featured mysteries that would be solved by the child audience in the studio, along with a write-in competition for viewers. The child audience were dressed in futuristic clothes and had gelled hair. The series was also notable for its combination of live action and animation, where the cast would interact with drawn alien characters amidst drawn backgrounds. Paul Greenwood played the titular Captain Zep in the first series, to be replaced by Richard Morant for series two. Zep was assisted by Professor Spiro who was also replaced in series two by Professor Vana. The only cast member to appear in both series was Ben Ellison as Jason Brown. The theme tune "Captain Zep" was written by David Owen Smith and Paul Aitken and performed by The Spacewalkers.
Cast: Richard Morant, Tracey Childs, Paul Greenwood
6 episodes
- 1. Death on DelosNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 5, 1983
- 2. The Lodestone of SynopeNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 12, 1983
- 3. The Plague of SantosNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 19, 1983
- 4. The G and R 147 FactorNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 26, 1983
- 5. The Tinmen of CozaNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 2, 1983
- 6. The Warlords of ArmageddiaNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 9, 1983
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Captain Zep – Space Detective
Captain Zep – Space Detective is a British television children's series produced by the BBC between 1983 and 1984. Constructed as part drama and part quiz game, Captain Zep featured mysteries that would be solved by the child audience in the studio, along with a write-in competition for viewers. The child audience were dressed in futuristic clothes and had gelled hair. The series was also notable for its combination of live action and animation, where the cast would interact with drawn alien characters amidst drawn backgrounds. Paul Greenwood played the titular Captain Zep in the first series, to be replaced by Richard Morant for series two. Zep was assisted by Professor Spiro who was also replaced in series two by Professor Vana. The only cast member to appear in both series was Ben Ellison as Jason Brown. The theme tune "Captain Zep" was written by David Owen Smith and Paul Aitken and performed by The Spacewalkers.
Creators and cast
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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