Survivors

Original title : Episode 1
First Aired : 23.11.2008 (UK)
Director : John Alexander
Writing credits : Adrian Hodges, Terry Nation
Cast : Nicholas Gleaves (Whitaker), Ronny Jhutti (Sami Masood) , Joanne Rowden (Linda Pope), Matt Lanigan (Joe Pope), Amber Herod (Tina Styles), Guy Hargreaves (Mr Styles), Christine Anderson (Marion Sturges), Tim Dantay (Gary Wilson), Joe Jacobs (Tony Coyne), Jamie Belman (Mark Carter), Flo Wilson (Helen Crawley), Trevor Dwyer-Lynch (Driver at Petrol Station), Sophia Di Martino (Simone), Bryony Afferson (Patricia Kelly), Hazel Cadman (Hospital Receptionist), Ian Champion (Journalist 1), Sagar Arya (Journalist 2), Tom Lloyd-Roberts (Sir Brian Tilston), Geoffrey Kirkness (General Mike Stone), Francis Magee (Callum Brown), Robert Boulter (Neil), Sophie McShera (Cathy), Jimmy Allen (Man at Petrol Station), Rohit Gokani (Najid's Father)

The Story : A new strain of the flu virus emerges, with a devastating effect on the population. Those who survive the epidemic must adapt to a new world in which government has collapsed and the old certainties have disappeared. A disparate group of survivors find themselves drawn together in adversity.

Original title : Episode 2
First Aired : 25.11.2008 (UK)
Director : Andrew Gunn
Writing credits : Adrian Hodges, Terry Nation
Cast : Nicholas Gleaves (Whitaker), Ronny Jhutti (Sami Masood) , Annie Lovett (Dexter's Girlfriend), Geoff Oldham (Shop Owner), Anthony Flanagan (Dexter), Daniel Ryan (Bob Murphy)

The Story : A small group of survivors find a house in which to shelter and determine to gather essential supplies, but a visit to a supermarket proves dangerous. Abby, determined to find her son, Peter, thinks she sees his teacher. Greg sets off in search of the main supermarket warehouse, but finds that other survivors have got there first.

Original title : Episode 3
First Aired : 02.12.2008 (UK)
Director : Andrew Gunn
Writing credits : Adrian Hodges, Terry Nation
Cast : Nicholas Gleaves (Whitaker), Ronny Jhutti (Sami Masood) , Neil Dudgeon (Sean), Sacha Parkinson (Kate), Dylan Tomkins (Davy), Andrew Tiernan (Gavin), Danny Seward (Robbie), Madlena Nedeva (Janine), James Varley (Billy), Pip Chapman (Sinead), Robert Maxfield (William Arnott), Suraj Dass (Amandeep Singh), Heather Brady (Fiona Murray), Alice North (Lily)

The Story : Abby comes across a viable community led by Samantha Willis, the former junior health minister and the last surviving member of the government. Greg and Tom, searching for supplies, discover a family that has survived by remaining in isolation during the outbreak.

Original title : Episode 4
First Aired : 09.12.2008 (UK)
Director : Iain B. MacDonald
Writing credits : Adrian Hodges, Terry Nation
Cast : Joseph Millson (Jimmy Garland), Andrew Tiernan (Gavin), Danny Seward (Robbie), Madlena Nedeva (Janine), James Varley (Billy), Ryan Hawley (Will), Aidan Parsons (Peter), Reece Beaumont (Spud), Stefan Gumbs (Theo), Naveed Choudhry (Jason), John Seaward (Luke), James Hillier (Mick), Alice North (Lily)

The Story : Abby sets off for Waterhouse, a mansion where, it is rumoured, a group of boys has taken refuge, but finds herself caught up in a territorial dispute. Tom, Sarah and Najid soon settle into Samantha's community, but Al is ejected. Greg and Anya, alone at the survivors' house, have some unwelcome visitors.

Original title : Episode 5
First Aired : 16.12.2008 (UK)
Director : Iain B. MacDonald
Writing credits : Adrian Hodges, Terry Nation
Cast : Nicholas Gleaves (Whitaker), Ronny Jhutti (Sami Masood) , Kieran O'Brien (John), Claire Keelan (Linda), Louise Dylan (Louise), Andrew Grose (Mike), Bryony Afferson (Patricia Kelly), Heather Brady (Fiona Murray), Robert Maxfield (William Arnott)

The Story : The harmony of the survivors is disrupted when they are joined by a spiritual leader and his followers. Al attempts to seduce one of the newcomers. Anya worries that she will be forced to reveal her secret.

Original title : Episode 6
First Aired : 23.12.2008 (UK)
Director : Jamie Payne
Writing credits : Adrian Hodges, Terry Nation
Cast : Nicholas Gleaves (Whitaker), Ronny Jhutti (Sami Masood) , Anthony Flanagan (Dexter), Anthony Hudson (II) (Darren), Adam Kotz (Craig), Katie Lyons (June), Daniel Ryan (Bob Murphy), Andrew Tiernan (Gavin), Danny Seward (Robbie)

The Story : The survivors go on the run in an attempt to escape Samantha and Dexter. Naj, separated from the group, joins a gang of children foraging in the abandoned city. Sarah's loyalties to the group are tested.