The Fourth Arm

Synopsis

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.

Details

Created by

Gerard Glaister, John Brason

Aired

January 7, 1983

Status

Ended

Country

United Kingdom

Network

BBC One

Episodes

12

View on IMDb

Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Seasons

1. Series 1 · episodes: 12 · 1983

Cast

• 
  Paul Shelley

  Maj. Hugh Gallagher
• 
  Roy Boyd

  Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit
• Susan Kyd

  Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr
• 
  Dean Harris

  George 'Choucas' Macklin
• 
  Michael MacKenzie

  Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron
• Neil Stacy

  Lt. Col. Tim Squires
• Rob Edwards

  Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell
• 
  Carole Nimmons

  Ellen 'Merle'
• 
  Philip Latham

  Col. Hugh Gwillim
• Angela Cheyne

  Sgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett
• 
  Leonard Fenton

  Corp. Jack 'Miff' Moffat
• Eve Polycarpou

  Simone 'Rossignol' Portales

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