The Invisible Man

28min

A deranged scientist discovers a formula by which to make himself invisible, but is driven to insanity by his inability to reverse the formula and is evoked to use his invisibility to terrorize those around him.

Episodes

Cast

The Strange Man's Arrival

1. The Strange Man's Arrival

30min

2nd Sep 1984

First dramatised episode of H.G. Wells' dramatic and exciting scientific romance. According to Wells, the Invisible Man is an example of the dangers of power without control.

The Unveiling of the Stranger

2. The Unveiling of the Stranger

28min

10th Sep 1984

The mysterious stranger soon becomes an object of curiosity and suspicion to the villagers of Iping.

Mr. Marvel's Visit to Iping

3. Mr. Marvel's Visit to Iping

26min

17th Sep 1984

When his robbery at the vicarage is discovered, the stranger goes beserk with rage and strips off his clothes and wrappings.

Dr. Kemp's Visitor

4. Dr. Kemp's Visitor

27min

24th Sep 1984

Attempting to take vengeance on the tramp Marvel, his untrustworthy helper, the Invisible Man is wounded by a gun shot.

Certain First Principles

5. Certain First Principles

27min

2nd Oct 1984

Griffin, the Invisible Man, forces his old colleague Dr Samuel Kemp to give him shelter.

The Hunting of the Invisible Man

6. The Hunting of the Invisible Man

28min

9th Oct 1984

Final episode of the sci-fi drama based on the book by H.G. Wells. Realising that suffering has driven Griffin mad, Kemp has sent a message to the police.

First air date

2nd Sep 1984

Last air date

9th Oct 1984

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks