TV series
The Sandbaggers
1978–1980, English, on ITV1. Created by Ian Mackintosh.
The best spy series in television history.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 51 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S3 E7: Opposite Numbers
Aired 28 July 1980
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Ian MackintoshCreator
- Roy MarsdenNeil Burnside · 20 ep
- Ray LonnenWillie Caine · 20 ep
- Jerome WillisMatthew Peele · 18 ep
- Bob ShermanJeff Ross · 17 ep
- Alan MacNaughtanSir Geoffrey Wellingham · 14 ep
- Michael CashmanMike Wallace · 13 ep
- Richard VernonC · 12 ep
- Elizabeth BennettDiane Lawler · 12 ep
- Terry PearsonAPSO (uncredited) · 11 ep
- Sue HoldernessMarianne Straker · 8 ep
- Dennis BurgessTower Gibbs · 8 ep
- Jana SheldenKaren Milner · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 September 1978
- Last aired
- 28 July 1980
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Sandbaggers: quick answers
Is The Sandbaggers worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Sandbaggers are there?
The Sandbaggers has 3 seasons and 20 episodes, about 51 minutes each.
Is The Sandbaggers finished?
Yes. The Sandbaggers ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch The Sandbaggers?
The Sandbaggers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Is The Sandbaggers suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Sandbaggers?
If you liked The Sandbaggers, try Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Secret Service, The Trial of Christine Keeler.
Who created The Sandbaggers?
The Sandbaggers was created by Ian Mackintosh and stars Roy Marsden, Ray Lonnen, Jerome Willis.