Pathfinders to Venus

Pathfinders to Venus (1961) is a sci-fi & fantasy, family with 1 season created by Malcolm Hulke, rated 6.3/10.

Returning from their unexpected trip to Mars the crew of MR4 intercept a distress signal from Captain Wilson, a U.S astronaut, and must change course for Venus to attempt a rescue in space. However, through the space periscope, Brown sees what appears to be a settlement or a city of some sort. Desperate to investigate, Brown edits Wilson's message and tricks the crew into landing Venus so as they can rescue him.