Object Z

For the programming language, see Object-Z.

Object Z is a six-part British television science fiction series made by Rediffusion, first transmitted by the ITV in 1965.^[1]

Object Z
Genre	Science fiction
Written by	Chris McMaster
Directed by	Daphne Shadwell
Starring	Trevor Bannister
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	6
Production
Production company	Rediffusion
Original release
Network	ITV
Release	1965 (1965) – 1965 (1965)

Plot

A mysterious object is found to be approaching Earth by Prof Ramsay. Its impact could destroy life on Earth, causing panic. TV producer Barry and his assistant Winters become involved in events. It is eventually revealed to be a hoax, designed to unite humanity.^[2]

Cast

• Trevor Bannister as Peter Barry
• Celia Bannerman as Diana Winters
• Ralph Nossek as Professor Ramsay

Production

The show was produced and directed by Daphne Shadwell.^[3]

Sequel

A 6-episode sequel, Object Z Returns, was shown in 1966, but the episodes were wiped from the archives.^[3][4]

Home media

The whole series was released on a Region 2 DVD and Blu-ray in 2025.

See also

• Quatermass