Sapphire & Steel
“All irregularities will be handled by the forces controlling each dimension.”
Series Overview
Sapphire & Steel is a British television science-fiction fantasy series starring David McCallum as Steel and Joanna Lumley as Sapphire. 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. None of the stories had onscreen 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
6 Seasons • 34 Episodes
25 min per episode
1979 – 1982
Premiered: Tue, Jul 10, 1979
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 4: “Assignment 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?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sapphire and Steel Intro
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2006-07-23
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shaun O'Riordan
Peter J. Hammond
Cyril Ornadel
David Reid, Shaun O'Riordan
Department Leadership Roster
Shaun O'Riordan
Director
Peter J. Hammond
Writer
Shaun O'Riordan
Producer
Cyril Ornadel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sapphire & Steel
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What is Sapphire & Steel about?
Sapphire & Steel is a British television science-fiction fantasy series starring David McCallum as Steel and Joanna Lumley as Sapphire. 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. None of the stories had onscreen 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.
How many seasons does Sapphire & Steel have?
Sapphire & Steel comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Sapphire & Steel?
Key cast members in Sapphire & Steel include Joanna Lumley, David McCallum, David Collings, Christopher Fairbank.
Who created or directed Sapphire & Steel?
Sapphire & Steel was developed and directed by Shaun O'Riordan.