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The XYY Man (1976)

TV Series ★ 7.0 60 min

Crime Drama

The XYY Man is a 1976–77 British crime thriller television series created by Kenneth Royce, based on his novel series about reformed cat burglar William 'Spider' Scott, recruited by British intelligence for secret missions due to his unique genetic makeup (an extra Y chromosome), which supposedly predisposes him to crime. The plot follows his reluctant work for the secret service and his constant pursuit by the dogged Detective Sergeant George Bulman, leading to spin-offs like Strangers and Bulman.

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Released
July 3, 1976
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0075601
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Cast

Stephen Yardley Stephen Yardley William 'Spider' Scott Don Henderson Don Henderson DS George Bulman Mark Dignam Mark Dignam Fairfax Paul Freeman Paul Freeman Ray Lynch Alan Rowe Superintendent Cummings John Welsh John Welsh Undersecretary

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Frequently asked questions

What is The XYY Man about?
The XYY Man is a 1976–77 British crime thriller television series created by Kenneth Royce, based on his novel series about reformed cat burglar William 'Spider' Scott, recruited by British intelligence for secret missions due to his unique genetic makeup (an extra Y chromosome), which supposedly predisposes him to crime. The plot follows his reluctant work for the secret service and his constant pursuit by the dogged Detective Sergeant George Bulman, leading to spin-offs like Strangers and Bulman.
Who created The XYY Man?
The XYY Man was created by Kenneth Royce.
Who stars in The XYY Man?
The XYY Man stars Stephen Yardley, Don Henderson, Mark Dignam, Paul Freeman.
When was The XYY Man released?
The XYY Man is a 1976 crime, drama series.
Where can I watch The XYY Man?
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