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Here are a few helpful facts about the CBBC series. Originally premiering December 8th, 1981, "Codename Icarus" stars Barry Angel, Jack Galloway, Philip Locke, Peter Cellier. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 50/100 rating on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 1 engaged users.
Looking for a quick plot summary? Here’s the plot: "Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science."
