Alternative 3 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- Director
- Christopher Miles
- Network
- ITV
What is Alternative 3?
Alternative 3 is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under TV Movie, Documentary, Science Fiction.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 20, 1977
- Studios
- ITV
- Genres
- TV Movie, Documentary, Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
- Episode runtime
- ~53 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- ITV
Trailer
Overview
Alternative 3 is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under TV Movie, Documentary, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by ITV. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A faux documentary reveals a secret plan to colonize the Moon and Mars as Earth fails.”
- Innovative blend of documentary style and speculative science fiction
- Historical curiosity as a 1970s TV broadcast
- Thought‑provoking take on environmental crisis
- Period production values may feel dated
- Presented as a hoax, some viewers may find the premise unsettling
Watch it if you enjoy vintage speculative documentaries that explore climate anxieties and space colonization.
The film’s serious documentary tone combined with speculative scenarios may be unsettling for younger viewers.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Alternative 3 — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Alternative 3 worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Alternative 3?
It pretends to investigate the UK's brain drain while revealing a plan to make the Moon and Mars habitable in case of Earth's environmental collapse.
When did Alternative 3 first air?
It first aired in the United Kingdom on 20 June 1977, after being delayed from an intended 1 April broadcast.
Was the film meant as an April Fools' joke?
Yes, it was originally scheduled for 1 April 1977, April Fools' Day, but the broadcast was postponed.
What genres describe Alternative 3?
It is classified as a TV movie that blends documentary and science‑fiction elements.
Who directed Alternative 3?
The film was directed by Christopher Miles.
Explore Alternative 3
Where to watch Similar movies More from ITV
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Alternative 3.