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The Day of the Triffids: how many episodes, and is there a season 2?

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The Day of the Triffids has 6 episodes in 1 season, shown on BBC One from Thursday, September 10, 1981 to Thursday, October 15, 1981. TVmaze lists it as ended, and no season 2 has been announced.

The Day of the Triffids is a UK drama and fantasy series on BBC One, which ran from 1981, with 1 season and 6 episodes. The Day of the Triffids has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, October 15, 1981.

The Day of the Triffids seasons (1 season, 6 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 16September 10, 1981October 15, 1981

Original UK air dates on BBC One.

Common questions

How many episodes of The Day of the Triffids are there?

The Day of the Triffids has 6 episodes, all in season 1, shown on BBC One from Thursday, September 10, 1981 to Thursday, October 15, 1981.

Is there a season 2 of The Day of the Triffids?

TVmaze lists it as ended, and no season 2 has been announced.

How many seasons of The Day of the Triffids are there?

The Day of the Triffids has 1 season and 6 episodes, first airing on Thursday, September 10, 1981.

Has The Day of the Triffids ended?

The Day of the Triffids has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, October 15, 1981.

What channel is The Day of the Triffids on in the UK?

The Day of the Triffids aired on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Who stars in The Day of the Triffids?

The main cast includes John Duttine, Emma Relph, Maurice Colbourne, Jonathan Newth.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 11, 2026.