1990_
The series is set in a dystopian future in which Britain is under the grip of the Home Office's Department of Public Control (PCD), a tyrannically oppressive bureaucracy riding roughshod over the population's civil liberties. Edward Woodward plays Jim Kyle, a journalist on the last independent newspaper called The Star, who turns renegade and begins to fight the PCD covertly. The officials of the PCD, in turn, try to provide proof of Kyle's subversive activities.
Created By
Wilfred Greatorex
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
16
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
1990 has 2 seasons with 16 episodes spanning 1977-1978.
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Year context
1990 first aired 49 years ago in 1977.
CAST (6)
SEASONS (2 seasons, 16 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
16
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Wilfred Greatorex
NETWORKS (1)
BBC Two
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 1990 about?
The series is set in a dystopian future in which Britain is under the grip of the Home Office's Department of Public Control (PCD), a tyrannically oppressive bureaucracy riding roughshod over the population's civil liberties. Edward Woodward plays Jim Kyle, a journalist on the last independent newspaper called The Star, who turns renegade and begins to fight the PCD covertly. The officials of the PCD, in turn, try to provide proof of Kyle's subversive activities.
How many seasons does 1990 have?
1990 has 2 seasons with 16 episodes total.
Who created 1990?
1990 was created by Wilfred Greatorex.
Who stars in 1990?
The cast of 1990 includes Edward Woodward, Robert Lang, Lisa Harrow, Yvonne Mitchell, Tony Doyle.
What is the rating of 1990?
1990 has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is 1990 still running?
1990 has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
