Aired Thursday 28 November, 8:00am - 10:00amon Legend Xtra

The Day of the Triffids (1963)

Science fiction

A meteor shower blinds nearly everyone on Earth leaving behind intelligent mobile plants. As the plant-monsters continue to multiply and seek human prey, the remaining sighted people join forces to combat the veggie invaders.

Rotten Tomatoes79%

Country: United Kingdom

Cast and crew

Steve SekelyDirector
Howard KeelBill Masen
Nicole MaureyChristine Durrant
Janette ScottKaren Goodwin
Kieron MooreTom Goodwin
Mervyn JohnsMr. Coker
Janina FayeSusan
Alison LeggattMiss Coker
Ewan RobertsDr. Soames
Colette WildeNurse Jamieson
Carole FordBettina
Geoffrey MatthewsLuis de la Vega
Gilgi HauserTeresa de la Vega
Katya DouglasMary (uncredited)
Victor BrooksPoiret
Thomas GallagherBurly Man (uncredited)
Sidney VivianTicket Agent (uncredited)
Gary HopeFlight 356 Pilot (uncredited)
John SimpsonBlind Man (uncredited)

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Upcoming broadcasts

Sunday 5 January, 10:55pmon Talking Pictures TV