Roy Marsden
Neil Burnside
Series
Watch The Sandbaggers (1978) Online
8.312 votes197851mEndedDramaWar & Politics
Synopsis
“The best spy series in television history.”
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.
Episodes
Series 1
PreviousNext
1. First PrinciplesNow viewing1978-09-181hNeil Burnside, the Director of Operations for Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, objects to sending his best agents, the Sandbaggers, on a mission into Russia for Norway's Secret Service.
2. A Proper Function of Government1978-09-251hThe Sandbaggers may be sent to Vienna to keep tabs on a possible defector, while Burnside tries to get official approval to assassinate an African dictator.
3. Is Your Journey Really Necessary?1978-10-021hAlan Denson threatens to quit the Sandbaggers after a rough, unauthorized mission near the Soviet border, so Burnside applies pressure to Denson's fiancee
4. The Most Suitable Person1978-10-091hSandbagger One Willie Caine goes to Gibraltar to investigate the murder of an SIS agent, and potential new Sandbagger Laura Dickens goes to Morocco to get more clues in the case.
5. Always Glad to Help1978-10-161hDickens is assigned to find out where an Arab sheik's sympathies lie while Burnside clashes with Deputy Chief Matthew Peele and the Ministry of Defence over a covert scuba-diving operation.
6. A Feasible Solution1978-10-231hCaine and an agent fresh out of field school go to Cyprus on the trail of some missing rocket scientists while Neil lets his romantic guard down at home.
7. Special Relationship1978-10-301hLaura Dickens is the most qualified agent for a risky mission in East Berlin and Burnside has to double-deal to make sure her presence there won't pose other security risks as well.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Ray Lonnen
Willie Caine
Michael Cashman
Mike Wallace
No photo Dennis Burgess
C
Sue Holderness
Marianne Straker
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
Stream
Amazon Prime Video
Britbox Apple TV channel
BritBox
BritBox Amazon Channel
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Plex
Plex Channel
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TVStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch.
Recommended
More Like This
SeriesTinker Tailor Soldier Spy
7.61979
SeriesMission: Impossible
7.61966
SeriesThe New Avengers
7.11976
SeriesReilly: Ace of Spies
7.01983
SeriesMarvel's Agent Carter
7.52015
SeriesScarecrow and Mrs. King
6.71983
SeriesFather Brown
7.62013
SeriesTales of the Unexpected
6.81979
SeriesThe Twilight Zone
7.71985
SeriesMacGyver
7.32016
SeriesMission: Impossible
7.51988
SeriesThe Rat Patrol
7.21966
SeriesAlphas
6.82011
SeriesDangerous Liaisons
6.42022
SeriesBattlestar Galactica
7.11978
SeriesHarry Wild
6.62022
SeriesJake and the Fatman
6.21987
SeriesThe Bionic Woman
7.01976
SeriesLady Chatterley
6.31993
SeriesPsi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
6.91996
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sandbaggers available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does The Sandbaggers have?
The Sandbaggers has 3 seasons and 20 episodes.
When did The Sandbaggers first air?
The Sandbaggers first aired in 1978.
Is The Sandbaggers still running?
The Sandbaggers's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Sandbaggers?
The Sandbaggers is classified as Drama, War & Politics.