Pathfinders to Venus

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Sci-Fi & FantasyFamily
Creator:Malcolm Hulke,Eric Paice,Sydney Newman

Returning from their unexpected trip to Mars the crew of MR4 intercept a distress signal from Captain Wilson, a U.S astronaut, and must change course for Venus to attempt a rescue in space. However, through the space periscope, Brown sees what appears to be a settlement or a city of some sort. Desperate to investigate, Brown edits Wilson's message and tricks the crew into landing Venus so as they can rescue him.

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StatusEnded
First AiredMarch 5, 1961
Last AiredApril 23, 1961
Episode Runtime30dk
Seasons1
Episodes8
TypeMiniseries
Origin CountryUnited Kingdom
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish

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ABC Weekend Television

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ITV1
Planet on Fire
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S1 E8 • 4/23/1961

Planet on Fire

The astronauts have trekked across the vast Venusian desert to return to their rocket. But as they near MR4, volcanic ash sets the jungle aflame - and MR4 is in the centre of the inferno.

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