Fairly Secret Army
TV series
Fairly Secret Army
1984–1986, English, on Channel 4. Created by David Nobbs.
A retired British Army major tries to fight the forces of anarchy by setting up a supposedly secret taskforce.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S2 E7: Treacherous Chaps, Causes
Aired 13 October 1986
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- David NobbsCreator
- Geoffrey PalmerMajor Harry Kitchener Wellington Truscott · 13 ep
- Diane FletcherNancy · 13 ep
- Michael RobbinsSergeant Major Throttle · 12 ep
- Liz FraserDoris Entwisle · 11 ep
- Richard RidingsRon Boat · 10 ep
- Jeremy ChildBeamish · 10 ep
- Paul ChapmanPeg-Leg Pogson · 6 ep
- Gary CadyPaul Truscott · 6 ep
- Michael J. JacksonThe Cobra · 6 ep
- John NettletonSmith · 5 ep
- Diana WestonJill · 5 ep
- Carl ChaseLennie · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 October 1984
- Last aired
- 13 October 1986
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Fairly Secret Army: quick answers
Is Fairly Secret Army worth watching?
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How many seasons of Fairly Secret Army are there?
Fairly Secret Army has 2 seasons and 13 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Fairly Secret Army finished?
Yes. Fairly Secret Army ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Fairly Secret Army on?
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Fairly Secret Army parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Fairly Secret Army?
If you liked Fairly Secret Army, try The Phil Silvers Show, Who's the Boss?, Major Dad.
Who created Fairly Secret Army?
Fairly Secret Army was created by David Nobbs and stars Geoffrey Palmer, Diane Fletcher, Michael Robbins.