The Champions S1E28 — The Final Countdown
7.2
The Champions•Season 1•Episode 28

The Final Countdown

7.2/10 · 87 votesApr 16, 196960 min

Ranked #15 of 30 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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The Champions, after uncovering the latest plans of a neo-Nazi Group, find they have to trace an unexploded bomb before it detonates.

Directed byJohn Gilling
Written byGerald Kelsey
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Alexandra Bastedo

Alexandra Bastedo

Sharron Macready

William Gaunt

William Gaunt

Richard Barrett

Stuart Damon

Stuart Damon

Craig Stirling

Anthony Nicholls

Anthony Nicholls

Cmdr. W.L. Tremayne

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G

Gerald Kelsey

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Frank Watts

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Peter Pitt

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Frank Maher

Stunt Coordinator

John Gilling

John Gilling

Director

Rocky Taylor

Rocky Taylor

Stunt Double

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Episode Summary

"The Final Countdown" is episode 28 of The Champions season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 87 votes, ranking #15 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by John Gilling and written by Gerald Kelsey, it aired on April 16, 1969.

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