The Sandbaggers

The best spy series in television history.

★ 8.2 /10 11 votes

September 18, 1978 - July 28, 1980 3 Seasons 20 Episodes 51 min Ended

Drama War & Politics

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Series 1

1978 • 7 Episodes

Series 2

1980 • 6 Episodes

Series 3

1980 • 7 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Ian Mackintosh
                                

                                    Network
                                    ITV1
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United Kingdom
                                

Cast & Crew

Roy Marsden

Neil Burnside

Ray Lonnen

Willie Caine

Jerome Willis

Matthew Peele

Bob Sherman

Jeff Ross

Alan MacNaughtan

Sir Geoffrey Wellingham

Michael Cashman

Mike Wallace

Richard Vernon

Elizabeth Bennett

Diane Lawler

Terry Pearson

APSO (uncredited)

Sue Holderness

Marianne Straker

Dennis Burgess

Jana Shelden

Karen Milner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sandbaggers 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...

How many seasons does The Sandbaggers have?

The Sandbaggers has 3 seasons with 20 episodes.

When did The Sandbaggers premiere?

The Sandbaggers premiered on September 18, 1978.

Is The Sandbaggers still running?

No, The Sandbaggers has ended. The final episode aired on July 28, 1980.

Where can I watch The Sandbaggers?

The Sandbaggers originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created The Sandbaggers?

The Sandbaggers was created by Ian Mackintosh.

What is the rating of The Sandbaggers?

The Sandbaggers has a rating of 8.2/10 based on user reviews.