The Invisible Man

Synopsis

A deranged scientist discovers a formula by which to make himself invisible, but is driven mad by his inability to reverse the formula and is evoked to use his invisibility to terrorise those around him.

First Air Date: 1984-09-02

Last Air Date: 1984-10-09

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Barry Letts

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Pip Donaghy as Griffin / Invisible Man
Lila Kaye as Mrs Jenny Hall
David Gwillim as Dr Samuel Kemp
Ron Pember as Mr George Hall
Merelina Kendall as Lucy
Gerald James as Dr Edward Cuss
Michael Sheard as Reverend Edward Bunting
Frank Middlemass as Thomas Marvel
Jonathan Adams as Teddy Henfrey
Roy Holder as Sandy Wadgers

Seasons

Season 1 (1984)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Strange Man's Arrival (1984-09-02)

First 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.
Ep. 2: The Unveiling of the Stranger (1984-09-10)

The mysterious stranger soon becomes an object of curiosity and suspicion to the villagers of Iping.
Ep. 3: Mr. Marvel's Visit to Iping (1984-09-17)

When his robbery at the vicarage is discovered, the stranger goes beserk with rage and strips off his clothes and wrappings.
Ep. 4: Dr. Kemp's Visitor (1984-09-24)

Attempting to take vengeance on the tramp Marvel, his untrustworthy helper, the Invisible Man is wounded by a gun shot.
Ep. 5: Certain First Principles (1984-10-02)

Griffin, the Invisible Man, forces his old colleague Dr Samuel Kemp to give him shelter.
Ep. 6: The Hunting of the Invisible Man (1984-10-09)

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.