Whoops Apocalypse (1982): S01E05 – The Violet Hour


Introduction

Whoops Apocalypse is a six-part 1982 television sitcom by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick, made by London Weekend Television for ITV.

Marshall and Renwick later reworked the concept as a 1986 film of the same name from ITC Entertainment, with almost completely different characters and plot, although one or two of the original actors returned in different roles.

Outline

President Cyclops is still in hospital recovering from minor wounds. The Deacon tells him that he might need brain surgery. The Russians now have a firm grip on power in Iran. Dave is tempted to try to kill the PM, Kevin Pork.

Whoops Apocalypse Series

You can find a full index and overview of Whoops Apocalypse here.

Production & Filming Details

  • Release Date: 11 April 1982.
  • Running time: 30 minutes (per episode).
  • Rating: 15.
  • Country: UK.
  • Language: English.

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