The Guardians I Want You to Understand Me (Season 1, Episode 9)
TV Episode | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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The Guardians

I Want You to Understand Me (Season 1, Episode 9)

TV Episode | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

When a kidnapped member of the Guardians is assassinated, the Prime Minister is sent an ultimatum: restore democracy or face more kidnappings and chaos.

Director

Robert Tronson

Writers

John Bowen | Rex Firkin (creator) | Vincent Tilsley (creator)

Producer

Andrew Brown

Production Designer

John Emery

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Updated Sep 4, 1971

Release date

Sep 4, 1971 (United Kingdom)

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15 cast members

Name	Known for
Cyril Luckham Sir Timothy Hobson Sir Timothy Hobson See fewer	A Man for All Seasons (1966)
Edward Petherbridge Christopher Hobson Christopher Hobson See fewer	The Guardians (1971)
Derek Smith Dennis Norman Dennis Norman See fewer	The Forsyte Saga (1967)
Robert Morris Det. Sgt. Brian Arnold Det. Sgt. Brian Arnold See fewer	The Avengers (1961)
Michael Culver Paul Paul See fewer	Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Ann Curthoys Jenny Croseley Jenny Croseley See fewer	The Guardians (1971)
Christopher Martin Andy Newcombe Andy Newcombe See fewer	ITV Sunday Night Theatre (1969)
Barbara Ewing Barbara Newcombe Barbara Newcombe See fewer	Mute (II) (2018)
John White Bob Bob See fewer	Tentacles (1977)
Norman Bird Tom Henryson Tom Henryson See fewer	The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Artro Morris Quarmby Quarmby See fewer	The Avengers (1961)
Raymond Adamson Major Major See fewer	The Orchard End Murder (1981)
Fred McNaughton Ernest Ernest See fewer	The Power Game (1965)
John Caesar Guardian - Opening Titles (uncredited) Guardian - Opening Titles (uncredited) See fewer	Doctor Who (1963)
Les Clark Guardian - Opening Titles (uncredited) Guardian - Opening Titles (uncredited) See fewer	Paul Temple (1969)