Ultraviolet began airing on Channel 4 in the UK in September 1998. Only 6 episodes were made, but the series had a lot of people talking at the time. It was the brain child of Joe Ahearne, who also created the gritty lawyer-soap 'This Life' (also starred Jack Davenport). Stylish, dark and often humourous, Ultraviolet delivered a blend of vampire myth with a modern slant. It is notable that the programme never once mentions the word 'Vampire', instead referring to the antagonists as 'leeches' or a 'code five infection'. Ultraviolet charted the exploits of an investigative government unit, armed with the latest weaponry, whose aim is to track down and exterminate Code 5 infected subjects whilst attempting to work out their agenda. A policeman, Michael Colefield, is reluctantly drawn into the group after a confrontation with his 'turned' former best friend, Jack, when Michael, defending himself after being bitten, is forced to 'kill' Jack.
S01E05 : Terra Incognita 8.27/10 (84 voting)The squad becomes interested in a shipment of mysterious crates of medical supplies from Brazil. |
S01E06 : Persona Non Grata 7.9/10 (34 voting)The captive vampire is identified and the squad discovers a vampire plan to exterminate mankind. … |
S01E03 : Sub Judice 7.78/10 (117 voting)The squad members investigate the attempted rape of a female barrister who was apparently saved by… |
Actor | Role | Actor | Role |
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Susannah Harker Dr. Angela March | Jack Davenport Michael Colefield | ||
Idris Elba Vaughan Rice | Philip Quast Father Pearse J. Harman | ||
Stephen Moyer Jack Beresford | Corin Redgrave Dr. Paul Hoyle | ||
Christopher Villiers Lester |
Name | Job |
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Joe Ahearne | Creator |
Sue Hewitt | Music |