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Sci-fi series charting the journeys of the starship Challenger

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5. The Pools of Time

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The starship Challenger closes in on Zelda 5, where captives Darv and Astra face danger.

The starship Challenger closes in on Zelda 5, where Darv and Astra face danger. Stars Sean Arnold and Amanda Murray.

Darv and Astra, two of the starship's crew, are in grave danger after being taken prisoner by the inhabitants of Zelda 5. 

Their crew mates Telson and Sharna are in hot pursuit aboard the Challenger... 

Starring Sean Arnold.

James Follett's adventure serial in time and space.

Commander Telson …. Sean Arnold
Sharna …. Amanda Murray 
Astra …. Kathryn Hurlbutt
Darv …. Haydn Wood
Angel One …. Sonia Fraser
Angel Two …. Gordon Reid 
Helan …. Judy Franklin
Thorden …. John Bott
Spegal …. Stephen Garlick 
Custodian of the Past …. Eve Karpf
Old Man …. Godfrey Kenton

Director: Glyn Dearman 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1981.

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