TV series
The Fourth Arm
1983, English, on BBC One. Created by Gerard Glaister & John Brason.
Starring Paul Shelley in a role reminiscent of his Secret Army character in all but name, this 12-part serial follows a team of secret agents parachuted into occupied Europe during World War II, exploring their recruitment, training, and first mission behind enemy lines.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Part Twelve
Aired 25 March 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Gerard GlaisterCreator
- John BrasonCreator
- Paul ShelleyMaj. Hugh Gallagher · 12 ep
- Roy BoydPaul 'Ferdy' Lamboit · 11 ep
- Susan KydSolange 'Chardonneret' Rohr · 11 ep
- Dean HarrisGeorge 'Choucas' Macklin · 11 ep
- Michael MacKenzieSgt. 'Grive' Cameron · 11 ep
- Neil StacyLt. Col. Tim Squires · 11 ep
- Rob EdwardsStephen 'Hibou' Lovell · 10 ep
- Carole NimmonsEllen 'Merle' · 10 ep
- Philip LathamCol. Hugh Gwillim · 9 ep
- Angela CheyneSgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett · 7 ep
- Leonard FentonCorp. Jack 'Miff' Moffat · 7 ep
- Eve PolycarpouSimone 'Rossignol' Portales · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 January 1983
- Last aired
- 25 March 1983
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The Fourth Arm are there?
The Fourth Arm has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Fourth Arm finished?
Yes. The Fourth Arm ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Fourth Arm?
If you liked The Fourth Arm, try Foyle's War, Restless, 12 O'Clock High.
Who created The Fourth Arm?
The Fourth Arm was created by Gerard Glaister and John Brason and stars Paul Shelley, Roy Boyd, Susan Kyd.