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Adam Adamant Lives!

Adam Adamant Lives!

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Adam Adamant Lives!

1966- 1967

2 Seasons

29 Episodes

7.5(6 votes)

Ended

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Comedy

Overview

Frozen in ice since 1902 by his nemesis, Edwardian adventurer Adam Adamant is revived in 1966, where he must adapt to the 'Swinging Sixties' with the help of his new companion, Georgina Jones.

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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

Gerald Harper

Gerald Harper

Adam Adamant

Juliet Harmer

Juliet Harmer

Georgina Jones

Jack May

Jack May

William E. Simms

Creative team

Created by: Sydney Newman
Tony Williamson
Produced by: Verity Lambert

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