The Day of the Triffids
Series Overview
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Mon, Dec 28, 2009
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
As the Triffids destroy Britain, Bill works with his father to clone a genetic mutation which will sterilise them all. Bill's future with Jo is wrenched apart with the arrival of Torrence from a London which has been overwhelmed. To escape, they will have to run the gauntlet between Torrence and the Triffids.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Day of the triffids 2009 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-14
Cast & Creators
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Dougray Scott
Bill Masen
Joely Richardson
Jo Playton
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Torrence
Brian Cox
Dennis Masen
Vanessa Redgrave
Durrant
Jason Priestley
Coker
Shane Taylor
Osman
Troy Glasgow
Troy
John White
Barricade Man
Nora-Jane Noone
Lucy
Adam Sinclair
Ashdown
Steven Elder
Doctor Koch
Tim Frances
Colonel
Lizzie Hopley
Hilda
Willie Jonah
Old Man
William Ilkley
Jeff
Kathryn Sumner
Bill's Mother
Paul Chahidi
Vronsky
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Copus
Patrick Harbinson, Angus Towler, John Wyndham
Alan D. Boyd
Ben Smithard
Alex Mackie, Tim Murrell, Belinda Cottrell
Eleanor Moran, Michael Preger, Ewa Radwanska, Justin Bodle, Jay Firestone
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Mackie
Editor
Doug Campbell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Huseyin Caner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Murrell
Editor
Belinda Cottrell
Editor
Ben Lester
Editor
Ben Smithard
Director of Photography
Joel Collins
Production Design
Stephen Smallwood
Producer
Nick Copus
Director
Patrick Harbinson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day of the Triffids
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What is The Day of the Triffids about?
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
How many seasons does The Day of the Triffids have?
The Day of the Triffids comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Day of the Triffids?
Key cast members in The Day of the Triffids include Dougray Scott, Joely Richardson, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave.
Who created or directed The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids was developed and directed by Nick Copus.