Pathfinders to Venus

Returning from their unexpected trip to Mars the crew of MR4 intercept a distress signal from Captain Wilson, a U.S astronaut, and must change course for Venus to attempt a rescue in space. However, through the space periscope, Brown sees what appears to be a settlement or a city of some sort. Desperate to investigate, Brown edits Wilson's message and tricks the crew into landing Venus so as they can rescue him.

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Created By	Malcolm Hulke Sydney Newman Eric Paice
Status	Ended
Original Name	Pathfinders to Venus
First Air Date	March 5, 1961
Last Air Date	April 23, 1961
Seasons	1
Episodes	8
Episode Runtime	30min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	ABC Weekend Television
Networks	ITV1

S01E08

Planet on Fire

The astronauts have trekked across the vast Venusian desert to return to their rocket. But as they near MR4, volcanic ash sets the jungle aflame - and MR4 is in the centre of the inferno.

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