Share:

Sapphire & Steel(TV show/series, 1979-1982)

25min per episode | Genres: Drama, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Scripted Reality in 6 seasons with 34 episodes

Sapphire & SteelRating: 3.7/5 (with 10 votes)
Sapphire & Steel is a British television supernatural sci-fi/fantasy series starring Joanna Lumley as Sapphire and David McCallum as Steel. Produced by ATV, it ran from 1979 to 1982 on the ITV network. The series was created by Peter J. Hammond who conceived the programme under the working title The Time Menders, after a stay in an allegedly haunted castle. Hammond also wrote all the stories except for the fifth, which was co-written by Don Houghton and Anthony Read. From 2005 to 2008, Sapphire & Steel returned in a series of audio dramas produced by Big Finish Productions, starring Susannah Harker and David Warner as the main characters. ()
Poster of Sapphire & Steel

Where to watch Sapphire & Steel (streaming/download)?

At the moment we can't find any options to watch Sapphire & Steel online but we constantly add new providers. Create a free account now to add Sapphire & Steel to your favorites & stay up to date.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Sapphire & Steel Seasons and Episodes

08/19/1982Assignment VI - 4 episodes
The Trap None of the stories had on-screen titles, or any official titles assigned by the writers. The Region 1 Complete Series DVD release gives the titles "Escape Through a Crack in Time", "The Railway Station", "The Creature's Revenge", "The Man Without a Face", "Dr. McDee Must Die" and "The Trap", respectively. These titles have often been cited as having been created by science fiction magazine Time Screen
#1 | 08/19/1982Assignment VI: The Trap (1)
A roadside garage in 1982 is seemingly stuck at 8:54pm, A car from 1948 appears with a man and a woman apparently waiting to return to 1948. Sapphire, Steel and Silver investigate, then time shifts forward to 9:04pm.
#2 | 08/24/1982Assignment VI: The Trap (2)
An encounter with a man from 1925 causes Sapphire, Steel and Silver to question why they are in this place. Time shifts forwards 20 minutes and footsteps are heard outside. Steel goes out to investigate. A stranger arrives.
#3 | 08/26/1982Assignment VI: The Trap (3)
Who is the mysterious Johnny Jack from 1957 and what is his connection to the man from 1925 and the man from 1948? The woman from 1948 wants to talk to Sapphire, Steel and Silver. Silver reveals that they are trapped.
#4 | 08/31/1982Assignment VI: The Trap (4)
Beings from the past that are like Sapphire and Steel but working for a higher power are revealed and the trap is sprung, a deception is underway but for who?
08/11/1981Assignment V - 6 episodes
01/27/1981Assignment IV - 4 episodes
01/06/1981Assignment III - 6 episodes
07/31/1979Assignment II - 8 episodes
07/10/1979Assignment I - 6 episodes
02/20/2011Specials - 1 episode

Additional Information

Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 3 languages: English (EN), Italian (IT), Russian (RU)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 07/10/1979
Last episode released on: 08/31/1982
Creator: Peter J. Hammond
Composer: Cyril Ornadel
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Sapphire and Steel"

Recommendations for Sapphire & Steel

If you like Sapphire & Steel then you might also like the following TV shows/series:

Three's a Crowd

Certification unknown

1984-1985 | 3.3/5 | 30min per episode

Arrow

TV-14

2012-2020 | 3.4/5 | 42min per episode

Riverdale

TV-14

2017-2023 | 4.2/5 | 45min per episode

Similar TV shows/series

These TV shows/series are similar to Sapphire & Steel (story/era etc.):

Pit Bulls and Parolees

TV-PG

2009- | 4.1/5 | 43min per episode

Monster

TV-14

2004-2005 | 4.2/5 | 24min per episode

Heartland

TV-PG

2007- | 4.2/5 | 45min per episode

Love Hina

TV-14

2000 | 3.3/5 | 22min per episode
WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:7265, Added: 05/12/2018, Last updated: 03/26/2024