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The Omega Factor (1979)
The Omega Factor is a British television series produced by BBC Scotland in 1979. It was created by Jack Gerson and produced by George Gallaccio, and transmitted in ten weekly episodes between 13 June and 15 August.
Writing:
- Jack Gerson
Release Date:
Wed, Jun 13, 1979
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 50
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 50
James Hazeldine
Tom Crane
Louise Jameson
Dr. Anne Reynolds
Season 1:
Tom Crane goes to Edinburg in search of an occult practioner, only to find himself the centre of the devious schemes of others. Tom slowly begins to realize that he has certain psychic abilities while doing research on a story. Unbeknowst to Tom, a secret government agency has been monitoring him. Once they begin to understand that Tom is gifted, they want to discover his full range of abilities and try luring Tom into working for them.
Tom becomes the guinea pig in an investigation which leads him, and the research team, to a house where they find more than they bargained for.
A secret military exercise that ends in disaster, frightened villagers and his brother found wandering on a hillside sends Tom in search of an old enemy.
Anne leaves Edinburgh and Tom sets out to find her; but there are several other interested parties behind him.
A group of students and a ouija board involves Tom in a situation which has terrifying consequences.
A boy is suspended from school for vandalism. When the boy shows he has abilities that could have destructive consquences, Martindale becomes interested, so does someone else.
The sudden death of two friends involves Tom with a botanical research unit on a lonely island.
Michael has been discharged from the hospital but seems to be suffering from strange dreams. Tom confides his fears to Scott-Erskine.
Tom Begins to have doubts about Julia's death. Is she still working for the department or is someone out to get him?
Dr. Karl Bruckner has been brought over from East Germany to work for the department and finds himself the centre of a power struggle.
