The Sandbaggers

The Sandbaggers(1978–1980)

The best spy series in television history.

Ended
September 18, 1978
51 min/episode

3

Seasons

20

Episodes

TMDB8.110

Overview

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.

Created by

Ian Mackintosh

Trailer

Classic TV Theme: The Sandbaggers
Classic TV Theme: The Sandbaggers

Seasons

Series 1

Series 1

7 episodes • 1978

Series 2

Series 2

6 episodes • 1980

Series 3

Series 3

7 episodes • 1980

Cast

Crew

Executive Producer

David Cunliffe

Stream

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Networks

ITV1

Details

Original Language

en

Country of Origin

GB

Type

Scripted

Production

Yorkshire Television

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