The Day of the Triffids
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
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5 March 1984 BBC1 - The Day of the Triffids trailer
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Where can I watch The Day of the Triffids in the United States?
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What are the ratings for The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids stars John Duttine, Emma Relph, and Maurice Colbourne. Douglas Livingstone is the creator.
How many seasons of The Day of the Triffids are there?
The Day of the Triffids has 1 season and 6 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Day of the Triffids?
All 6 episodes of The Day of the Triffids add up to about 2 hours 36 minutes at roughly 26 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 1 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is The Day of the Triffids on?
The Day of the Triffids airs on BBC One, and is produced by BBC.
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