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The Sandbaggers

PG1978–19803 seasonsIan Mackintosh
IMDb 8.7
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"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.

DramaWar & Politics
Cold WarEspionagePolitical Intrigue Spy Thriller

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What is The Sandbaggers (1978) 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.

Who stars in The Sandbaggers?

The Sandbaggers stars Roy Marsden (Neil Burnside), Ray Lonnen (Willie Caine), Michael Cashman (Mike Wallace), Dennis Burgess (C), Sue Holderness (Marianne Straker). The series was created by Ian Mackintosh.

How many seasons does The Sandbaggers have?

The Sandbaggers has 3 seasons. There are 20 episodes in total.

Is The Sandbaggers worth watching?

The Sandbaggers holds an IMDb rating of 8.7/10. Fans of Drama, War & Politics are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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