Come Back Mrs. Noah
In 2050, British housewife Gertrude Noah wins a cookery competition, and the prize is a tour of Britannia Seven, the UK's new Space Exploration Vehicle. In the pilot episode, the craft is accidentally sent blasting off into space with Mrs Noah and a small crew on it. The series then centres on efforts to bring Mrs Noah back to Earth. The news bulletins on Earth, read by Gorden Kaye, revealed countries like the United States and Germany had to turn to Britain, the most successful nation on Earth, for help. After a failed effort to nudge the craft into the Earth's atmosphere, the series concluded with Mrs. Noah, and crew, careering off uncontrollably to the depths of space.
- 1977-1978
- 1 season
- Comedy, Science Fiction
In 2050, British housewife Gertrude Noah wins a cookery competition, and the prize is a tour of Britannia Seven, the UK's new Space Exploration Vehicle. In the pilot episode, the craft is accidentally sent blasting off into space with Mrs Noah and a small crew on it. The series then centres on efforts to bring Mrs Noah back to Earth. The news bulletins on Earth, read by Gorden Kaye, revealed countries like the United States and Germany had to turn to Britain, the most successful nation on Earth, for help. After a failed effort to nudge the craft into the Earth's atmosphere, the series concluded with Mrs. Noah, and crew, careering off uncontrollably to the depths of space.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 0
Pilot
In 2050, Mrs. Noah is taking a tour of Britain's latest space station, the Britannia Seven, when she and several of her companions are accidentally launched into space.
Episode 1
In Orbit
Mrs Noah and her friends try to get used to life in space as ground control tries to bring them back home.
Episode 2
To the Rescue
Britain's space shuttle is launched to rescue Mrs Noah and her companions from the Britanna Seven, however, before the shuttle can dock a means must be devised to seal the airlock.
Episode 3
Who Goes Home?
The space shuttle's ballast tank gets damaged making it impossible for the shuttle to return everyone to the Earth.
Episode 4
The Housing Problem
Mrs Noah decides that they should all settle down in the crew quarters since it looks like they won't be rescued for some time.
Episode 5
The Last Chance
Ground control comes up with a plan to bring the Britannia Seven closer to the Earth, slow the space station down and individually eject its passengers.