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The Fourth Arm
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The Fourth Arm

19831 season12 episodes50 min★ 6.5 (2 votes)Rated 12
DramaWar & PoliticsBBC One

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.

Created by Gerard Glaister, John Brason

Seasons

Series 1
Series 11983 · 12 episodes

Cast

Paul ShelleyPaul ShelleyMaj. Hugh Gallagher · 12 ep.Philip LathamPhilip LathamCol. Hugh Gwillim · 9 ep.Gerald JamesGerald JamesProf. David Evans · 5 ep.GGregory de PolnayPierre de Grouchy · 4 ep.Roy BoydRoy BoydPaul 'Ferdy' Lamboit · 11 ep.Paul ChapmanPaul ChapmanViardot · 3 ep.MMarianne LawrenceClaudine Castillon · 2 ep.BBrian HawksleyJacques Gran · 1 ep.Christopher GoodChristopher GoodMaj. Whickers · 1 ep.Richard OwensRichard OwensGroup Capt. Edwardes · 1 ep.RRay RobertsDoctor · 1 ep.John TallentsJohn TallentsSquadron Leader Fielding · 1 ep.CClare BonassF.A.N.Y. Spooner · 1 ep.Juliette MoleJuliette MoleW.A.A.F. · 1 ep.RRoy HerrickMet Officer · 1 ep.AAnthony WingateFarmer · 1 ep.YYves AubertFarmer's Son · 1 ep.MMichael BatzMotorcyclist · 1 ep.EEve PolycarpouSimone 'Rossignol' Portales · 6 ep.SSusan KydSolange 'Chardonneret' Rohr · 11 ep.AAngela CheyneSgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett · 7 ep.Sarah CrowdenSarah CrowdenATS Sgt. Brookes · 1 ep.SSarah SherborneATS Jenny · 1 ep.RRob EdwardsStephen 'Hibou' Lovell · 10 ep.Dean HarrisDean HarrisGeorge 'Choucas' Macklin · 11 ep.Michael MacKenzieMichael MacKenzieSgt. 'Grive' Cameron · 11 ep.RRobert SwalesCapt. Nigel 'Mesange' Macaulay · 6 ep.Norman BirdNorman BirdCol. Cole · 1 ep.Michael MellingerMichael MellingerCol. Fraser · 1 ep.Maurice O'ConnellMaurice O'ConnellBobby Prendergast · 1 ep.DDiana KatisAlice · 1 ep.JJohn RapleyStage Manager · 1 ep.GGraham CallanAdjutant · 1 ep.JJerry JudgeMP Sergeant · 1 ep.Johnny ShannonJohnny ShannonWarder · 1 ep.SStuart SherwinWarder · 1 ep.JJohn LeesMan in Fight · 1 ep.NNeil StacyLt. Col. Tim Squires · 11 ep.Carole NimmonsCarole NimmonsEllen 'Merle' · 10 ep.SStuart BlakeWilson 'Corbeau' · 6 ep.BBrian DarnleyDispatcher · 2 ep.Leonard FentonLeonard FentonCorp. Jack 'Miff' Moffat · 7 ep.CChristopher FarriesBroadhurst · 1 ep.MMarella OppenheimMacaulay's Driver · 1 ep.TTim FaulknerLieutenant · 1 ep.DDavid EnglishLieutenant · 1 ep.BBrian OsborneSergeant at Station · 1 ep.AArthur KohnSergeant at Hall · 1 ep.MMichael FeldmanR/T Operator · 1 ep.SSimon ShawObserver · 1 ep.John AlkinJohn AlkinObserver · 1 ep.AAlec SabinCapt. Benchley · 1 ep.Edward PeelEdward PeelSgt. Maj. Gidney · 5 ep.TTerry ForrestalSgt. Edwards · 3 ep.Maureen O'FarrellMaureen O'FarrellLand Army Girl · 1 ep.IIsabel LansdaleLand Army Girl · 1 ep.KKeith BartlettSgt. King · 1 ep.NNorman HartleySaunders · 1 ep.HHugh MartinCorporal · 1 ep.RRichard BraineCorporal · 1 ep.

Crew

Directing
Viktors Ritelis (Director), Andrew Morgan (Director), Nicholas Renton (Director)
Writing
John Brason (Writer), Gerard Glaister (Writer), Brian Finch (Writer), Michael J. Bird (Writer), Alfred Shaughnessy (Writer)
Production
Gerard Glaister (Producer), John Brason (Producer)
Sound
Angela Richards (Music), Michael Reed (Music)

Trailer

Data: TMDB (this product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB), Wikidata.