Pathfinders to Venus (1961)

Returning from their unexpected trip to Mars the crew of MR4 intercept a distress signal from Captain Wilson, a U.S astronaut, and must change course for Venus to attempt a rescue in space. However, through the space periscope, Brown sees what appears to be a settlement or a city of some sort. Desperate to investigate, Brown edits Wilson's message and tricks the crew into landing Venus so as they can rescue him.

• First Air Date: 1961-03-05
• Last Air Date: 1961-04-23
• Total Seasons: 1
• Total Episodes: 8
• Episode Runtime: 30 min.
• Network: ITV1
• Creator: Malcolm Hulke, Eric Paice, Sydney Newman