The Fourth Arm (1983)

DramaWar & Politics

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.

First Air Date: January 7, 1983
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
Rating: 6.5/10 (2 votes)

Cast: Paul Shelley

Network: BBC One

Production: BBC

world war ii secret agent espionage 1940s

Seasons

Season 1

12 episodes

1983

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The Fourth Arm

The Fourth Arm

The Fourth Arm

50 min

1 seasons

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.

50 min

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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StatusEnded

TypeScripted

First Aired1/7/1983

Last Aired3/25/1983

Seasons1

Episodes12

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

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1

Seasons

12

Episodes

50m

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1983

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Paul Shelley

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fourth Arm about?▾

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, explo…

How many seasons does The Fourth Arm have?▾

1

How many episodes does The Fourth Arm have?▾

12

Is The Fourth Arm still running?▾

No, it ended in 1983.

When did The Fourth Arm first air?▾

January 7, 1983

Who created The Fourth Arm?▾

Gerard Glaister, John Brason

Who stars in The Fourth Arm?▾

Paul Shelley

What genre is The Fourth Arm?▾

Drama, War & Politics