What are the best episodes of The Guardians?

The best rated episodes of The Guardians are: End in Dust - S1E13 rated 7.0, The Killing Trade - S1E12 rated 7.0, The Roman Empire - S1E11 rated 7.0, The Nature of the Beast - S1E10 rated 7.0

What are the worst episodes of The Guardians?

The lowest rated episodes of The Guardians are: The State of England - S1E1 rated 5.3, Pursuit - S1E2 rated 7.0, Head of State - S1E3 rated 7.0, The Logical Approach - S1E4 rated 7.0

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Best Episodes of The Guardians

End in Dust
S1 Ep13
7.0
1st Oct 1971
The stage is set for the final showdown. Quarmby, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and The Guardians are all set for battle. Chris and Norman are now forced to choose sides as this series comes to its conclusion.
The Killing Trade
S1 Ep12
7.0
24th Sep 1971
Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
The Roman Empire
S1 Ep11
7.0
18th Sep 1971
The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
The Nature of the Beast
S1 Ep10
7.0
11th Sep 1971
Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.

Worst Episodes of The Guardians

The State of England
S1 Ep1
5.3
10th Jul 1971
After a period of mass unemployment, chaos and a complete failure of the government, law and order has been restored in England. However the price of this new order is personal liberty. Dissenters soon appear, dedicated to the overthrow of the new regime.
Pursuit
S1 Ep2
7.0
17th Jul 1971
An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.
Head of State
S1 Ep3
7.0
24th Jul 1971
The French President objects to Britain's participation in a united European defence force, and refuses to recognise the Prime Minister as head of state. Chris Hobson falls foul of the Guardians when he investigates the disappearance of one of their officers. Sir Tim decides to assert his authority over his cabinet.
The Logical Approach
S1 Ep4
7.0
31st Jul 1971
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.

The Guardians Episode Guide

The State of England
S1 Ep1
5.3
10th Jul 1971
After a period of mass unemployment, chaos and a complete failure of the government, law and order has been restored in England. However the price of this new order is personal liberty. Dissenters soon appear, dedicated to the overthrow of the new regime.
Pursuit
S1 Ep2
7.0
17th Jul 1971
An attempt has been made on the Prime Minister’s life, and an agent planted to root out communists within The Guardians is shot dead.
Head of State
S1 Ep3
7.0
24th Jul 1971
The French President objects to Britain's participation in a united European defence force, and refuses to recognise the Prime Minister as head of state. Chris Hobson falls foul of the Guardians when he investigates the disappearance of one of their officers. Sir Tim decides to assert his authority over his cabinet.
The Logical Approach
S1 Ep4
7.0
31st Jul 1971
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
Quarmby
S1 Ep5
7.0
7th Aug 1971
The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
Appearances
S1 Ep6
7.0
14th Aug 1971
Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
This Is Quarmby
S1 Ep7
7.0
21st Aug 1971
Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
The Dirtiest Man in the World
S1 Ep8
7.0
28th Aug 1971
Tom is still being held prisoner and trying to escape. Benedict wants to use him as a pawn so decides to help him with his escape plan.
I Want You to Understand Me
S1 Ep9
7.0
4th Sep 1971
The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
The Nature of the Beast
S1 Ep10
7.0
11th Sep 1971
Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
The Roman Empire
S1 Ep11
7.0
18th Sep 1971
The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
The Killing Trade
S1 Ep12
7.0
24th Sep 1971
Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
End in Dust
S1 Ep13
7.0
1st Oct 1971
The stage is set for the final showdown. Quarmby, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and The Guardians are all set for battle. Chris and Norman are now forced to choose sides as this series comes to its conclusion.

The Guardians is a television drama series of 13x60 minute episodes made by London Weekend Television and broadcast in the UK on the ITV network between July 10, 1971 and October 2, 1971. The opening titles and closing credits included a memorable theme tune composed by Wilfred Josephs.

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