Special Branch
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Play S1 E1Special Branch is a British police drama centred on members of the Special Branch anti-espionage and anti-terrorist department of the London Metropolitan Police.
Cast: George Sewell
12HDCC
14 episodes
- 1. TroikaThe officers of the Special Branch mount a dawn raid on the homes of the members of a suspected spy ring.12CC50minSep 17, 1969
- 2. SmokescreenCowley suicides shortly after an unproductive round of questioning by Eden in gaol, which leads to an embarrassing public coroner's inquest. Jordon investigates a scientist being vetted for a sensitive position and all agree he's too far left for further consideration, yet he still succeeds.12CC50minSep 24, 1969
- 3. The Promised LandA small boat arrives at a beach in Kent where illegal aliens are unloaded, but the police bag the smugglers and all bar one of the Pakistanis, now quite ill, who seeks refuge with an immigrant rights activist.12CC50minOct 1, 1969
- 4. A Date with LeonidasA teenager's vow of vengeance leads to Inspector Jordan interrupting a wedding and Superintendent Eden accepting a parcel that contains death. Before the day is over both men have cause for concern.12CC50minOct 8, 1969
- 5. The Kazimiriov AffairInformed that the manuscript of a Russian author's novel which has been smuggled into Britain is a forgery and could discredit the Goverment, Inspector Jordan goes against orders and investigates the claim.12CC50minOct 15, 1969
- 6. A New FaceThe son of a trusted officer of the special branch has become radicalised while away at university, trying to join a gang of riot-minded militant socialist students. This threatens to break up his family, and his father's position.12CC50minOct 22, 1969
- 7. You Don't ExistA girl lands at Heathrow from Rhodesia, but owing to Britian's break of diplomatic relations, she has no valid passport. A young officer is supposed to mind her until she can be sent back, but takes her for a tour instead.12CC50minOct 29, 1969
- 8. The Children of DelightIs there something sinister going on behind the facade of 'The Children of Delight' - a group of hippies who have arrived on Eden's patch. Detective Sergeants Webb and Gifford go undercover to investigate.12CC50minNov 5, 1969
- 9. Reliable SourcesSuperintendent Eden is on the spot. The Security Commission has met to consider the leak that tipped a spy during the Troika affair. The detective is cleared - but told that he cannot continue his role as Special Branch controller.12CC50minNov 12, 1969
- 10. Short ChangeA girl being held for giving official secret documents to the Russians faces a long gaol term, but an exchange offer for a Briton arrested in Moscow is offered. The officers suspect she's far more than she seems to be.12CC50minNov 19, 1969
- 11. Exit a DiplomatWhen a member of a foreign embassy is caught shoplifting in London, but tries to hide her status by willingly accepting arrest, Superintendent Inman takes an interest in her employers.12CC50minNov 26, 1969
- 12. Care of Her MajestyJordan's methods cause friction in an overseas British Embassy when he goes to investigate the theft of ten thousand pounds.12CC50minDec 3, 1969
- 13. Visitor from MoscowWhen a KGB officer is sent to London to coordinate security measures with the SB team for the forthcoming visit a Russian VIP, Inman instructs Jordan to help him - with disastrous results.12CC50minDec 10, 1969
- 14. Time BombSent to investigate the death of the son of a pro-British oil sheikh in a bomb plot, Superintendent Inman finds a hotbed of intrigue and dangerous international situation about to explode in his face.12CC50minDec 17, 1969
Special Branch
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Special Branch is a British police drama centred on members of the Special Branch anti-espionage and anti-terrorist department of the London Metropolitan Police.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- George Markstein
- Cast
- George Sewell
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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