The Day of the Triffids_
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
Created By
John Wyndham
Network
BBC One
Episodes
2
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Day of the Triffids has 1 season with 2 episodes spanning 2009.
Rating
The Day of the Triffids holds a 5.9/10 rating based on 144 votes.
Year context
The Day of the Triffids first aired 17 years ago in 2009.
CAST (20)
Dougray Scott
Bill Masen
Joely Richardson
Jo Playton
Eddie Izzard
Torrence
Brian Cox
Dennis Masen
Vanessa Redgrave
Durrant
Jason Priestley
Coker
Shane Taylor
Osman
TG
Troy Glasgow
Troy
John White
Barricade Man
Nora-Jane Noone
Lucy
Adam Sinclair
Ashdown
Steven Elder
Doctor Koch
TF
Tim Frances
Colonel
Lizzie Hopley
Hilda
Willie Jonah
Old Man
WI
William Ilkley
Jeff
Kathryn Sumner
Bill's Mother
Paul Chahidi
Vronsky
Eva Sayer
Girl in Street
Claire-Louise Cordwell
Girl's Mother
SEASONS (1 season, 2 episodes)
SEASON 1Miniseries
01
Episode 1
The world is struck blind by a solar storm, and millions of man-eating mobile plants are released to roam Britain. As an expert on the…
02
Episode 2
As the Triffids destroy Britain, Bill works with his father to clone a genetic mutation which will sterilise them all. Bill's future with Jo is…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
2
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
John Wyndham
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (144 votes)
Popularity
2
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Day of the Triffids about?
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
Where can I watch The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Day of the Triffids have?
The Day of the Triffids has 1 season with 2 episodes total.
Who created The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids was created by John Wyndham.
Who stars in The Day of the Triffids?
The cast of The Day of the Triffids includes Dougray Scott, Joely Richardson, Eddie Izzard, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave.
What is the rating of The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 144 votes on TMDB.
Is The Day of the Triffids still running?
The Day of the Triffids has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
