Space 1999: Brian the Brain


10:00 am - 11:05 am, Monday, March 30 on Rewind TV (81)

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Brian the Brain
Season 2, Episode 5

The Alphans board a mysterious spacecraft, where they encounter a mobile computer named Brian - which soon leads them into danger. Guest starring Bernard Cribbins


Movie/Drama Science Fiction

Cast & Crew

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Martin Landau (Actor) .. Cmdr John Koenig
Barbara Bain (Actor) .. Dr Helena Russell
Nick Tate (Actor) .. Capt Alan Carter
Catherine Schell (Actor) .. Maya
Bernard Cribbins (Actor) .. Captain Michael

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Martin Landau (Actor) .. Cmdr John Koenig
Barbara Bain (Actor) .. Dr Helena Russell
Nick Tate (Actor) .. Capt Alan Carter
Catherine Schell (Actor) .. Maya
Bernard Cribbins (Actor) .. Captain Michael
Born: December 29, 1928 in Oldham, Lancashire
Best Known For: Voicing The Wombles and appearing in Doctor Who.
Early-life: Born on December 29, 1928, in Oldham, Lancashire. His mother, Ethel, worked in a mill as a cotton weaver, while his father, Jack, was a general labourer. He began acting in his early teens, playing junior roles at his local theatre after being spotted taking part in a charity fund-raiser. After leaving school at 14, Cribbins was taken on by Oldham Rep as an assistant stage manager, during which he also played small roles while earning 15 shillings a week. He took a break from his career to do national service in the Parachute Regiment.
Career: After appearing on stage for many years, Cribbins finally made his film debut in 1957's Davy, before going on to work alongside some of British cinema's biggest names in such films as Two-Way Stretch, She, Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150AD, Casino Royale (the 1967 version), and Frenzy. He's also starred in several Carry On movies. Cribbins has also worked extensively in projects aimed at youngsters, making a record number of appearances on Jackanory (17), voicing The Wombles, and appearing in The Railway Children. More recently, he's featured in Coronation Street and the revamped Doctor Who. Over the years, he's also had his own TV show and three hit records, including Right Said Fred. He refuses to slow down, and has the lead role in CBeebies show Old Jack's Boat.
Quote: 'I've done everything except a Western - and I've never been in a circus.'
Trivia: Cribbins was awarded an OBE in 2011 for services to drama. During the 1960s, he narrated the Tufty Fluffytale series of public information films about road safety.

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