Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Series 2
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Stephen Yardley
William 'Spider' Scott
Don Henderson
DS George Bulman
Vivienne McKee
Maggie Parsons
Dennis Blanch
DC Derek Willis
Mark Dignam
Fairfax
Oliver Maguire
Don Stevens
Johnny Shannon
Warren
Brian Croucher
Riesen
Fiona Curzon
Penny
William Squire
Laidlaw
Peter Ellis
Trevor
Paul Freeman
Ray Lynch
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The XYY Man has 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
The XYY Man premiered on July 3, 1976.
No, The XYY Man has ended. The final episode aired on August 29, 1977.
The XYY Man originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The XYY Man was created by Kenneth Royce.
The XYY Man has a rating of 6.0/10 based on user reviews.
The XYY Man is classified as Crime, Drama.