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The Doombolt Chase is a naval-themed British science fiction/action television series aimed at a teenage audience. It was broadcast between March 12 and April 16, 1978, as a six-episode series. It was also broadcast in Canada on TVOntario in 1978 and in Germany in 1979 under the title Geheimprojekt Doombolt.
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Court Of Shame
1978-03-12
Did Commander David Wheeler deliberately alter his ship's course to smash into and sink a mysterious vessel? His son, Richard, is convinced that he didn't. With friends Lucy and Peter, he sails out into the Bristol Channel to find the answer.
Escape To Danger
1978-03-19
The three friends escape their pursuers, sail through a naval minefiled and encounter a mysterious unmanned ship. A house in a fishing village is also deserted - but the man they seek has left a clue in code.
Death Beacon
1978-03-26
The trio continue to evade their pursuers. They examine the map and decide to investgate Scudmoor - does the dark Gothic mansion hold the key to the Doombolt mystery?
Alarm At Gareth's Peak
1978-04-02
Richard, Lucy and Peter escape with the Doombolt secret that will clear Commander Wheeler's name, but before they can deliver it, an unexpected encounter leads them up into the wild Brecon mountains.
The Devil's Jaws
1978-04-09
As Richard, Lucy and Peter try to escape from Vallance in the wilds of the Welsh mountains, Bayard prepares to fire his experimental Doombolt. He is confident that the Navy will not be able to stop him...
Assault On Cragfest
1978-04-16
The boys distract Vallard while Lucy makes a break for freedom. They are taken to Cragfest - a remote place surrounded by armed guards - and watch helplessly as Bayard sets up his Doombolt test.
