Professor Norman Wedgwood oversees an experimental rocket group on remote Buchan Island in Scotland. His children, Geoff, Valerie and Jimmy visit to watch the latest rocket launch, along with journalist Conway Henderson. When the pilot takes ill, Jimmy finds himself taking his place on a mission to the Moon along with his pet hamster, Hamlet.

David Markham

Professor Norman Wedgwood

Michael Craze

Geoffrey Wedgwood

Sylvia Davies

Valerie Wedgwood

Michael Hammond

Jimmy Wedgwood

Frank Finlay

Conway Henderson

Deborah Stanford

Jean Cary

John Cairney

Ian Murray

William Ingram

Flight Lieutenant Williams

Robert Stuart

Dr Stevens

• Adrian BrownDirector
• Eric PaiceWriter
• Malcolm HulkeWriter
• Sydney NewmanProducer

First aired

April 24, 1960

Last aired

May 29, 1960

Status

Ended

Original language

English

Episodes

6

Genres

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Family

• Miniseries6 episodes · 1960

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