{"id":5893,"date":"2026-04-17T16:46:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/?p=5893"},"modified":"2026-04-17T22:11:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:11:05","slug":"new-survivors-series-one-book-published-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/2026\/04\/17\/new-survivors-series-one-book-published-today\/","title":{"rendered":"New Survivors series one book is published today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rich_cross_survivors_s1_book_cover.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"567\" data-attachment-id=\"5894\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/2026\/04\/17\/new-survivors-series-one-book-published-today\/rich_cross_survivors_s1_book_cover\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rich_cross_survivors_s1_book_cover.jpg?fit=815%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"815,567\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"rich_cross_survivors_s1_book_cover\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rich_cross_survivors_s1_book_cover.jpg?fit=815%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rich_cross_survivors_s1_book_cover.jpg?resize=815%2C567&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rich_cross_survivors_s1_book_cover.jpg?w=815&amp;ssl=1 815w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rich_cross_survivors_s1_book_cover.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rich_cross_survivors_s1_book_cover.jpg?resize=768%2C534&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A NEW BOOK scrutinising in detail the first thirteen episodes of <em>Survivors<\/em> is published today (17 April).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Survivors: The classic post-apocalyptic BBC series \/ Series one \/ 1975<\/em> thoroughly documents the genesis of the series, goes behind-the-scenes on the making of series one, and brings together the memories of key cast and crew members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book also offers comprehensive reviews of each episode, a photographic showcase of key filming locations, and explores how Terry Nation&#8217;s 1976 <em>Survivors<\/em> novel secured an extended life in print and on audio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any and all profits from sales, once printing and distribution costs are covered, will be donated to the international medical charity <em>M\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res<\/em> who \u2018act fast to save lives in conflict zones, natural disasters and epidemics\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two further volumes, offering a critical history of series two and series three of <em>Survivors<\/em>, will follow. Work on both titles is already progressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This first book is available to buy from online retailers including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blackwells.co.uk\/bookshop\/product\/9781919386300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackwells<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstones.com\/book\/survivors\/rich-cross\/9781919386300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterstones<\/a>&nbsp;in UK, and can be ordered through any bookshop (by quoting the ISBN 9781919386300).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rich Cross. 2026.&nbsp;<em>Survivors: The classic post-apocalyptic BBC series \u2013 Series one \/ 1975<\/em>. Inky Hand Press. ISBN: 9781919386300 (pbk.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book can also be ordered\u2014at a discounted price\u2014directly through this website, using <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.ingramspark.com\/b\/084?params=JD8o023TckM6kx9rnaJU8h8QGBVDmszfmpaVSpmx2hx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this link<\/a> or the QR code below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"5892\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/buy_direct_qr_release_one\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?fit=2560%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"buy_direct_qr_release_one\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?fit=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?resize=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/buy_direct_qr_release_one-scaled.png?w=2520&amp;ssl=1 2520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>UPDATE: The fulfillment company is carrying out some maintenance this weekend (17-19 April), which may result in UK customers seeing the error message &#8220;No shipping methods available&#8221; when attempting to order.  The issue should be resolved by Monday 20 April. Our apologies for the delay this will cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A NEW BOOK scrutinising in detail the first thirteen episodes of Survivors is published today (17 April). Survivors: The classic post-apocalyptic BBC series \/ Series one \/ 1975 thoroughly documents the genesis of the series, goes behind-the-scenes on the making of series one, and brings together the memories of key cast and crew members. The &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/2026\/04\/17\/new-survivors-series-one-book-published-today\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;New Survivors series one book is published today&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,21,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-in-print","category-series-one","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9n8B4-1x3","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5893"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5893\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5900,"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5893\/revisions\/5900"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5893"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.survivors-mad-dog.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}