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The XYY Man

1976 – 1977 · ITV1
2 seasons · 13 episodes
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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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Stephen Yardley
William 'Spider' Scott
Don Henderson
DS George Bulman
Vivienne McKee
Maggie Parsons
Dennis Blanch
DC Derek Willis
Mark Dignam
Fairfax
Oliver Maguire
Don Stevens
Johnny Shannon
Warren
Brian Croucher
Riesen
Created by Kenneth Royce

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Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
First aired
Jul 3, 1976
Original language
EN
Production
Granada Television
Country
GB

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