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*The End of the World?* is the first commercially published book to examine the BBC serial *Survivors*—a 1975–1977 post‑apocalyptic drama that captured audiences with its grim but plausible vision of a world devastated by catastrophe. The book provides an in‑depth guide to the production of all three series and profiles the characters who drive its storylines, offering insight into the making of a cultural touchstone in speculative drama.
First publish date: November 23, 2005
Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Authors: Rich Cross
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