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The Fourth Arm

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: January 7, 1983
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 12
  • Networks: BBC One
  • Genres: Drama, War & Politics
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The Fourth Arm(1983)

TMDB Rating: 5.0 (1 votes)

Overview

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.

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Season 1

12 episodes • 1983

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Part OneJan 7, 19830.0
2Part TwoJan 14, 19830.0
3Part ThreeJan 21, 19830.0
4Part FourJan 28, 19830.0
5Part FiveFeb 4, 19830.0
6Part SixFeb 11, 19830.0
7Part SevenFeb 18, 19830.0
8Part EightFeb 25, 19830.0
9Part NineMar 4, 19830.0
10Part TenMar 11, 19830.0
11Part ElevenMar 18, 19830.0
12Part TwelveMar 25, 19830.0

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