The Invisible Man
1984 · BBC One · 30 min · 1 season
S01E06 · The Hunting of the Invisible Man
Tue, 9 Oct, 9:00 pm
Final episode of the sci-fi drama based on the book by H.G. Wells. Realising that suffering has driven Griffin mad, Kemp has sent a message to the police.
About
Adapted from the classic novel by H.G. Wells, this six-part serial dramatizes the story of a mad scientist who makes himself invisible and terrorizes everyone. Stays very true to the book, as opposed to the other adaptations.
Episodes
- E01
The Strange Man's Arrival
Tue, 4 Sept· 30 minFirst dramatised episode of H.G. Wells' dramatic and exciting scientific romance. According to Wells, the Invisible Man is an example of the dangers of power without control.
- E02
The Unveiling of the Stranger
Tue, 11 Sept· 30 minThe mysterious stranger soon becomes an object of curiosity and suspicion to the villagers of Iping.
- E03
Mr. Marvel's Visit to Iping
Tue, 18 Sept· 30 minWhen his robbery at the vicarage is discovered, the stranger goes beserk with rage and strips off his clothes and wrappings.
- E04
Dr. Kemp's Visitor
Tue, 25 Sept· 30 minAttempting to take vengeance on the tramp Marvel, his untrustworthy helper, the Invisible Man is wounded by a gun shot.
- E05
Certain First Principles
Tue, 2 Oct· 30 minGriffin, the Invisible Man, forces his old colleague Dr Samuel Kemp to give him shelter.
- E06
The Hunting of the Invisible Man
Tue, 9 Oct· 30 minFinal episode of the sci-fi drama based on the book by H.G. Wells. Realising that suffering has driven Griffin mad, Kemp has sent a message to the police.
Cast
Pip Donaghy
The Invisible Man
David Gwillim
Dr. Samuel Kemp
Lila Kaye
Mrs. Jenny Hall
Merelina Kendall
Lucy
Michael Sheard
Rev. Edward Bunting
Ron Pember
Mr. George Hall
Gerald James
Dr. Edward Cuss