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The Sandbaggers (1978–1980)

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The missions of an elite British Intelligence covert operations unit.

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Creator:

Ian Mackintosh
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24 March 2005 | yfish
10
| Great program
While we watched the Sandbaggers on WLIW Long Island some years ago, we were taping it. At the end of the showing, we would rewind the tape and immediately watch the entire show again. Every word spoken played a role in the intrigue. We didn't want to miss one of those words. I never even noticed that the "action" consisted of dialogue in the office or MI5. Clever wording provided all the intensity and emotion that was needed. It was one of the most fascinating television shows we had ever seen. Since we did not get in at the beginning episode (although it was run a second time on WLIW), we never did see the very first episode. Thanks to the people who publish the DVD, we can make up for that loss.

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Trivia

The creator of the series - Ian Mackintosh - died suddenly under mysterious circumstances. Had it not been for his untimely passing, further episodes would have been commissioned for "The Carpetbaggers."

Quotes

Burnside: If I want to send an agent to the lavatory, I need the Foreign Secretary's permission. If I want him to do anything when he gets there, I need the Prime Minister's written approval!

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The Sandbaggers Theme
Written by Roy Budd

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Genres

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Release Date:

18 September 1978

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK

Filming Locations

London, England, UK

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