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Invasion: Earth

TV·1998–1998·BBC One·Science-Fiction·50m·Created by Jed Mercurio

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In the lonely Scottish highlands, a small band of military personnel fight a desperate battle against a formidable alien intruder to prevent an invasion of the Earth.

Invasion: Earth is a BBC science fiction mini-series. It was made in collaboration with the Sci Fi Channel, and released in 1998 as six fifty minute episodes.

 

Cast

Vincent ReganVincent ReganFlight Lt. Chris DrakeFred WardFred WardMaj. General David Reece
Eric Jorrin
Eric JorrinRAF Field OPMaggie O'NeillMaggie O'NeillDr. Amanda TuckerVivienne SoanVivienne SoanDr. Thompson

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