{{Short description|1965 British TV science fiction series}} {{for|the programming language|Object-Z}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2025}} {{Use British English|date=September 2025}} {{Infobox television | image = | caption = | genre = Science fiction | creator = | based_on = | developer = | writer = Chris McMaster | director = Daphne Shadwell | creative_director = | starring = Ralph Nossek<br />Trevor Bannister<br />Celia Bannerman | theme_music_composer = | country = United Kingdom | language = English | num_series = 1 | num_episodes = 6 | list_episodes = | executive_producer = | producer = | editor = | location = | cinematography = | camera = | runtime = | company = Rediffusion | channel = ITV | first_aired = {{Start date|1965}} | last_aired = {{End date|1965}} }} '''''Object Z''''' is a six-part British television science fiction series made by Rediffusion, first transmitted by ITV in 1965.<ref>"The Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction" by Roger Fulton, 1995</ref>
==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.<ref>Sherman, F. A. (2022). The Aliens Are Here: Extraterrestrial Visitors in American Cinema and Television. United States: McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers.</ref>
==Cast== * Ralph Nossek as Professor Ramsay * Trevor Bannister as Peter Barry * Celia Bannerman as Diana Winters * William Abney as Ian Murray * Julian Somers as Sir John Chandos * Terence Donovan as Captain Wade * Arthur White as Keeler * Jeffry Wickham as Dr. Baranov
==Production== The series was produced and directed by Daphne Shadwell.<ref name=lentz>Lentz, H. M. (1994). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Through 1993. United States: McFarland.</ref>
==Sequel== A 6-episode sequel, ''Object Z Returns'', was broadcast in 1966, but the episodes were subsequently wiped from the archives.<ref name=lentz /><ref>McGown, A. D., Docherty, M. J. (2003). The Hill and Beyond: Children's Television Drama - An Encyclopedia. United Kingdom: British Film Institute.</ref>
==Home media== The entire series one was released on Region 2 DVD and Blu-ray in 2025.
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==External links== * {{IMDb title|tt0154966}}
Category:1965 British television series debuts Category:1965 British television series endings Category:1960s British science fiction television series Category:Black-and-white British television shows Category:English-language British television shows Category:ITV television dramas