It's difficult to classify this rather singular and highly original British television series. It is not exactly "science-fiction", and it is not precisely "horror". I suppose the bast description might simply be "fantasy", in the sense that "The Twilight Zone" could be described as being "fantasy".
"Sapphire and Steel" follows the activities of a pair of - beings - who have been assigned to rectify disruptions in time. Although they are definitely not human it is also not explained precisely what they are. They are described as "elements", in the chemical sense, although sapphire and steel are not really chemical elements at all, but molecular compounds.
I suppose the best way to describe "Sapphire and Steel" to those who have never seen it would be to attempt to bring to mind a combination of "Dr. Who", "Poltergeist" and "The Exorcist". However, that description does not really do the program justice, either. Suffice it to say that, were it were to be produced today, a great deal more money probably would be lavished on special effects than was the case in the original.
"Sapphire and Steel" follows the activities of a pair of - beings - who have been assigned to rectify disruptions in time. Although they are definitely not human it is also not explained precisely what they are. They are described as "elements", in the chemical sense, although sapphire and steel are not really chemical elements at all, but molecular compounds.
I suppose the best way to describe "Sapphire and Steel" to those who have never seen it would be to attempt to bring to mind a combination of "Dr. Who", "Poltergeist" and "The Exorcist". However, that description does not really do the program justice, either. Suffice it to say that, were it were to be produced today, a great deal more money probably would be lavished on special effects than was the case in the original.