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The XYY Man

The XYY Man

Crime
Drama
July 3, 1976 – August 29, 1977 (began 50 years ago)
1h / episode
7.0/10
Ended
2 Seasons
13 Episodes
ITV1

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.

Stephen Yardley
Stephen Yardley

Stephen Yardley

William 'Spider' Scott

Ages 34-35

13 eps
Don Henderson
Don Henderson

Don Henderson

DS George Bulman

Ages 43-44

13 eps
Vivienne McKee
Vivienne McKee

Vivienne McKee

Maggie Parsons

Ages 26-28

12 eps
Dennis Blanch
Dennis Blanch

Dennis Blanch

DC Derek Willis

Ages 29-30

12 eps
Paul Freeman
Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman

Ray Lynch

Ages 33-34

3 eps
Alan Rowe
AR

Alan Rowe

Superintendent Cummings

Ages 49-50

3 eps
John Welsh
John Welsh

John Welsh

Undersecretary

Ages 71-72

3 eps
Ron Pember
Ron Pember

Ron Pember

Mortuary Assistant

Ages 42-43

3 eps