In 1979, and all too briefly,The Omega Factorwas BBC Scotlands paranormal, Edinburgh-set drama.
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The shadowy Department 7 investigates paranormal phenomena and the potential of the human mind.
Episodes explored hypnosis, brainwashing, extra-sensory perception, telekinesis, poltergeists, out-of-body experiences and spiritual possession.
Most episodes see an increasingly obsessed Crane in conflict with the cautious Martindale with Anne caught in the middle.
Whats key to understanding the shows novelty is also the reason it was cancelled.
The organisation will be familiar to fans of a certain Timelord because she was integral in its cancellation.
It very much disappeared and unfairly cast by the wayside in the story of science-fiction and fantasy on television.
In many ways, its the grandfather to shows and formulas which now taken for granted.
Has it aged well?
In truth, everything from the 70s has a rustic low-production charm.
Does it have a future?
The next season is being released in 2018.
