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The XYY Man (1976) | Slate

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Rated 7.0 on TMDB

The XYY Man

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.

Status: Ended
First aired: 1976
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 13 aired
Average episode: 1h 0m
Genres: Crime, Drama
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

Direction and writing

Kenneth RoyceCreator

Seasons

Series 13 episodes
Series 210 episodes

Cast

Ken GrieveDirector

Carol WilksDirector

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Stephen Yardley

William 'Spider' Scott

Don HendersonDS George Bulman

Mark DignamFairfax

Paul FreemanRay Lynch
Alan RoweSuperintendent Cummings
John WelshUndersecretary
Vivienne McKeeMaggie Parsons
Dennis BlanchDC Derek Willis

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