Take a look back at Sapphire and Steel, the ITV cult science-fiction series that originally aired between 1979 and 1982. Created by P. J. Hammond, the programme became renowned for its eerie atmosphere, minimalist production, and unsettling storytelling, earning a devoted following that has lasted for decades.
Led by David McCallum and Joanna Lumley, Sapphire and Steel stood apart from conventional science fiction, focusing on threats to time itself rather than aliens or technology. This video revisits the full cast from the original series run, examining the roles they played and tracing what happened to the actors in later life and careers.
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🔷 Sapphire and Steel Cast
Main Cast:
David McCallum – Steel
Joanna Lumley – Sapphire
Recurring Characters:
David Collings – Silver
Gerald James – Tully
Tom Kelly – Soldier
David Woodcock – 1st Submariner
David Cann – Pilot
Supporting Cast:
Catherine Hall – Rothwyn
Patience Collier – Emma Mullrine
David Gant – Eldred
Davy Kaye – Lord Mullrine
Felicity Harrison – Mother
Nan Munro – Felicity McDee
Jeffry Wickham – Felix Harborough
Stephen MacDonald – Dr. George McDee
Patricia Shakesby – Anne Shaw
Guest & Minor Roles:
Russell Wootton – Changeling
Jeremy Child – Howard McDee
Jennie Stoller – Annabelle Harborough
Christopher Fairbank – Johnny Jack
Alyson Spiro – Liz
Philip Bird – Shape
Edward de Souza – Man
Charles Pemberton – Policeman
Val Pringle – Lead
Bob Hornery – Shape
John Golightly – Father
Christopher Bramwell – Tony Purnell
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