51 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestThe Artic Sun Project proposes to use a nuclear explosion over the Artic, thereby, melting the ice and creating a 'Garden of Eden'. The project's designer, Sir Benjamin Dyce, comes to Moonbase 3 in an attempt to stop the program in fear that the explosion cannot be contained and it will lead to the extinction of mankind. Dyce is unable to convince others of his concern and the nuclear device is detonated. As a thick haze covers the Earth, the Moonbase scientists worry Dyce may be right.
Production
Gerry Anderson rejected it for being too depressing. He was right.
Acting
Donald Houston's full commitment to midlife crisis in low gravity.
Creators
Terrance Dicks, Barry Letts
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Terrance Dicks later called it 'the most depressing programme ever made' and wished it had been Doctor Who instead.
Made months before final Apollo missions; captures Britain's sour realization that space colonization wouldn't save them from economic ruin.
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