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Chaos reigns in the pit and the long-dormant Martian inheritance begins to assert itself in many people in the area - including Quatermass himself - driving them to a new racial purge, The capsule breaks open and an energy form rises up over London. Roney finds he is immune and strives to defeat it.

According to "The Times" newspaper, the Hereford city council rejected a proposal to adjourn their meeting so that members could watch the final installment of the serial. ("NEWS IN BRIEF - NO NATURAL BREAK" The Times. 27 January 1959: 5).


Episode cast overview, first billed only:
André Morell André Morell - Professor Bernard Quatermass
Cec Linder Cec Linder - Dr. Matthew Roney
Anthony Bushell Anthony Bushell - Colonel James Breen
John Stratton John Stratton - Captain Potter
Christine Finn Christine Finn - Barbara Judd
Brian Worth Brian Worth - James Fullalove
Tony Quinn Tony Quinn - Jacko - News Editor
Richard Dare Richard Dare - Harrison - Private Secretary
Edward Burnham Edward Burnham - Official
Harold Siddons Harold Siddons - Electrician
Bill Shine Bill Shine - First Journalist
Allan McClelland Allan McClelland - Second Journalist
Ian Ainsley Ian Ainsley - Police Inspector
John Hamblin John Hamblin - Newsvendor
Anthony Pendrell Anthony Pendrell - T.V. Interviewer
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