The BEST episodes written by John Goldsmith

Darwin's Darkest Hour
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7.78
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#1 - Darwin's Darkest Hour

NOVA - Season 36 - Episode 10

This two-hour scripted drama tells the remarkable story behind the unveiling of the most influential scientific theory of all time, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. The program is a special presentation from NOVA and National Geographic Television, written by acclaimed British screenwriter John Goldsmith and directed by John Bradshaw.

Day of Reckoning
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7.65
71 votes

#2 - Day of Reckoning

Lovejoy - Season 6 - Episode 2

A former friend, Max Hunter, who believes Lovejoy had an affair with his wife, kidnaps Charlotte and plans to kill her. But he gives Lovejoy a sporting chance to find him by leaving a series of clues.

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Stopover
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6.72
73 votes

#3 - Stopover

The Professionals - Season 3 - Episode 3

Cowley is offered the name of a highly-placed double agent from an old colleague - who in return wants to be guaranteed protection with CI5. This leads to the start of a dangerous stand-off between the two, using Bodie and Doyle as the pawns.

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The Lion and the Unicorn
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6.44
62 votes

#4 - The Lion and the Unicorn

The New Avengers - Season 2 - Episode 4

Paris: Steed captures his nemesis, the Unicorn. But when the Unicorn is accidentally killed by his own men, Steed must use all his cunning to avoid open warfare.

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Seed of Destruction
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5.49
65 votes

#5 - Seed of Destruction

Space: 1999 - Season 2 - Episode 11

Koenig journeys alone to an asteroid on a collision course with the moon but returns sounding like a different man. Subsequently, Koenig orders a bizarre plan to be carried out and only Maya and a few others can stop him and find out what is truly going on.

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