''Vega 4'' is an Australian science fiction television series which first screened on the

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in 1968. It was later also screened on the

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. ''Vega 4'' is a spin-off of the 1966 series ''

The Interpretaris ''The Interpretaris'' is an Australian science fiction television series which first screened on the ABC in 1966. It was later also screened on the Seven Network. It was part of a trilogy with spin-offs '' Vega 4'' in 1968 and '' Phoenix Five' ...

''. The third series in the trilogy was ''

Phoenix Five ''Phoenix Five'' is an Australian science fiction television series which first screened on the ABC in 1970. It was later also screened on the Seven Network. It was part of a trilogy and followed on from the six part serial ''The Interpretaris' ...

'' in 1970.

Plot

A threat to Earth has been detected by Earth Space Control from Galaxy Five. When it is suggested that the spacecraft, the Interpretaris, should be sent on this mission, it is revealed that it is not equipped for travel to Galaxy Five. Therefore, the President orders the commissioning of an untested new spaceship the Vega 4, which is the only hope for Earth to survive.

Cast

*John Faassen as Captain Wallace *Evan Dunstan as Lieutenant Adam *

Juliana Allan Julianna Allan was an Australian actress. She played an Aboriginal girl in ''Wandjina!'' (1966). Select Credits *''Silver Wedding'' (1958) - radio *''Flash Point'' (1959) - radio *''Return Journey'' (1960) - stage play *''Orphan Girl'' (1961) - s ...

as Ensign Poitier *

Edward Hepple Edward Hepple (4 June 1914 – 3 September 2005) billed variously as Eddie Hepple and Ted Hepple, was an Australian actor, voice artist, producer, director, playwright and television scriptwriter, known for his roles in theatre, television seri ...

as Zodian *Ken Fraser as President *Philip Jay as Professor Kendrick

References

External links

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