The Sandbaggers (1978)
The Sandbaggers is a 1978 drama series created by Ian Mackintosh. It stars Roy Marsden, Ray Lonnen and Jerome Willis.
The Sandbaggers is a British television drama series about men and women on the front lines of the Cold War. Set contemporaneously with its original broadcast on ITV in 1978 and 1980, The Sandbaggers examines the effect of the espionage game on the personal and professional lives of British and American intelligence specialists.
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What is The Sandbaggers about?
The Sandbaggers is a British television drama series about men and women on the front lines of the Cold War. Set contemporaneously with its original broadcast on ITV in 1978 and 1980, The Sandbaggers examines the effect of the espionage game on the personal and professional lives of British and American intelligence specialists.
When was The Sandbaggers released?
The Sandbaggers was released on 18 September 1978.
How many episodes does The Sandbaggers have?
The Sandbaggers has 20 episodes across 3 seasons.
Who made The Sandbaggers?
The Sandbaggers was created by Ian Mackintosh.
Cast
- Roy Marsden as Neil Burnside
- Ray Lonnen as Willie Caine
- Jerome Willis as Matthew Peele
- Bob Sherman as Jeff Ross
- Alan MacNaughtan as Sir Geoffrey Wellingham
- Michael Cashman as Mike Wallace
- Richard Vernon as C
- Elizabeth Bennett as Diane Lawler
- Terry Pearson as APSO (uncredited)
- Sue Holderness as Marianne Straker
- Dennis Burgess as C
- Jana Shelden as Karen Milner