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Legendary actor Leo McKern (of Rumpole of the Bailey ) gives a haunting performance as the voice and spirit of the machine.

🚀 🌕 "I am Gwent... and Gwent is me."

Gwent remains one of the most unique ship designs in sci-fi history—violating every law of aerodynamics with its sheer, brutalist elegance. Spazio_1999_01x21

Today we’re looking back at one of the most visually striking and philosophical episodes of Season 1. When a massive, ornate spacecraft—the size of a small city—appears in Alpha's path, Koenig and the crew encounter more than just advanced tech.

#Space1999 #Spazio1999 #MoonbaseAlpha #SciFiClassics #RetroSciFi #TheInfernal Machine #MartinLandau #BarbaraBain Watch Space: 1999 Season 1, Episode 21: Infernal Machine Legendary actor Leo McKern (of Rumpole of the

Did you know "Gwent" was actually named after a county in Wales where the episode's writer, Anthony Terpiloff, lived?

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The Alphans meet Gwent , a sentient "living" machine that is the literal extension of its dying creator’s mind. Seeking a "companion" for its final journey, Gwent holds Koenig and Helena hostage, forcing the Commander to make a desperate choice between the safety of the base and the life of a lonely, aging genius. Why it’s a Classic: