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Counting Out Time

Counting Out Time

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Counting Out Time

2007

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The documentary features retrospective interviews with the lead actors and creative crew behind Sapphire & Steel. The participants discuss their experiences working on the cult-classic 1979–1982 television show, sharing behind-the-scenes memories, insights into the unique atmosphere of the series, and recollections about the production of the mysterious, time-defying extratemporal agents

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4 featured cast members

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David McCallum

David McCallum

Himself

Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley

Herself

Shaun O'Riordan

Shaun O'Riordan

Himself

Peter J. Hammond

Himself

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Directed by: Thomas Cock

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