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The episode featured a mix of the regular series cast and notable British guest actors. Martin Landau Lead Alphan commander. Dr. Helena Russell Barbara Bain Stricken with pneumonia during the 1339 detour. Maya Catherine Schell Assisted in the rescue from Moonbase Alpha. Dr. Charles Logan Freddie Jones The scientist leading the Earth-based team. Carla Cross Isla Blair

The "Texas City" domes were designed by Ron Burton and Martin Bower, featuring intricate kit-bashing from Saturn V rockets and other model parts. Cast and Guest Stars Spazio_1999_02x05

Logan's assistant; Blair also appeared in Year 1 as a different character. Roger Bizley The Scottish clan leader who captures the trio. Critical Analysis The episode featured a mix of the regular

The episode begins with a transmission from Dr. Charles Logan at Texas City on Earth in the year . He informs Moonbase Alpha that humanity now lives in pressure domes due to a toxic atmosphere but has developed a neutrino transmission system capable of teleporting the Alphans home. Helena Russell Barbara Bain Stricken with pneumonia during

" Journey to Where " is often praised for its unique "what if" scenario regarding Earth's future, presenting a grim view of a world ruined by pollution. Some critics noted that the transition to a historical setting was a departure from the show's core premise, intended to attract a broader audience. While the medical "science" of Helena's instant recovery from pneumonia via dungeon fungus is frequently cited as a plot hole, the episode is generally rated highly (e.g., "A-minus" by SFX Magazine ) for its entertainment value and strong guest performances.

In the second season of the British science fiction series Space: 1999 , the fifth episode (by production order) is titled It is widely regarded as a standout of the show's second year, blending high-concept sci-fi with a historical "time-slip" adventure. Narrative Synopsis

A "galactic eclipse" creates a narrow 72-hour window for the transfer. During the first live attempt with Commander Koenig, Dr. Helena Russell, and Alan Carter, an earthquake at the Texas City station causes a technical glitch. Instead of arriving in the 22nd century, the trio is transported back to in the year 1339. They are captured by a group of Scots who believe they are English spies or plague carriers. The episode concludes with the Alphans being rescued back to Moonbase Alpha just as the communication window with Earth closes forever. Production and Technical Details Original Air Date: September 18, 1976.