R3

Season 1

The adventures of the staff of Research Centre Number Three (R3), headed by director Sir Michael Gerrard, and its trouble-shooting department the Consultancy Service, run by Philip Boult. They dealt with all manner of scientific ideas and issues, including drugs, new technology, space flight, and undersea exploration.

Where to Watch R3 • Season 1

13 Episodes

A State of Anxiety
E1
A State of AnxietyDr Travers sets out to investigate the effects of stress but must find the right person as a subject for a complicated - and potentially dangerous - experiment.
Against The Stream
E2
Against The StreamResearch by Dr Ralph Cox has cast doubts on the safety of a well-known drug. But with vast commercial interests at stake, he finds it hard to get his results published.
On The Spike
E3
On The SpikeA sequence of alarming events at R3 causes Fratton to regret his earlier curt dismissal of a local reporter's questions.
The Patriot
E4
The PatriotQuestions are asked when Dr Frank Hillman wants to give up his post and join R3 - but as a scientist, why shouldn't he?
Thunderbolt
E5
Thunderbolt
The Short Cut
E6
The Short CutYoung scientist Dr Wilmer tests a newly discovered substance on himself and suffers bizarre hallucinations.
The Forum
E7
The ForumR3 staff join an international scientific conference.
Patterns of Behaviour
E8
Patterns of BehaviourA birthday celebration teaches May Howard Morton and Travers a lot about themselves and each other.
The Fratton Experiment
E9
The Fratton ExperimentA crucial time for R3's deputy director, Dr George Fratton.
The Critical Moment
E10
The Critical MomentHelicopters have been crashing - but no fault can be found with either men or machine.
The Angel
E11
The Angel
The Astronaut
E12
The AstronautA man returns from outer space. Is there something wrong with him? And of so - what?
A Whole Lot Of Reasons
E13
A Whole Lot Of ReasonsDogged by cash problems at home and at work, Travers is offered a means of solving both.