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Fairly Secret Army
Fairly Secret Army

Fairly Secret Army

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1984 - 1986
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom chronicling the efforts of a right-wing secret army, ready to fight against undesirable elements of society. Stars Geoffrey Palmer, Diane Fletcher, Jeremy Child, Michael Robbins, Liz Fraser and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Gary Cady Paul Trescott
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  6. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 6
Paul Chapman Peg-leg Pogson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  6. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 6
Carl Chase Lennie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 5
Jeremy Child Timothy Beamish
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  10. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 10
James Cosmo 'Crazy' Colin Carstairs
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
 2
Diane Fletcher Nancy Beamish
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 13
Liz Fraser Doris Entwistle
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  6. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  7. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  8. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  9. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  10. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  11. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 11
Michael J Jackson The Cobra
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  6. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 6
John Nettleton Smith
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 5
Geoffrey Palmer Harry Truscott
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 13
Richard Ridings Ron Boat
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  7. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  10. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 10
Michael Robbins Sergeant Major Throttle
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  12. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 12
Jeremy Sinden 2nd Lt. Bagnall
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  4. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 4
Diana Weston Jill
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 5
Ray Winstone Stubby Collins
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
 3
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Joan Blackham Lady Shopper
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
 1
Richard Borthwick 2nd Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
 1
Suzanne Church 2nd Lady Customer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
 1
Noel Coleman 1st Businessman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
 1
Sally Cookson Receptionist
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
 1
P.J. Davidson Pub Landlord
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
 1
David Drummond 2nd Businessman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
 1
Susan Field Woman Driver
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
 1
Gareth Forwood Professional Man
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
 1
Frank Gatliff Magistrate
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
 1
Christopher Gray Vicar
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
 1
Geoffrey Greenhill 1st Policeman
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 2
Billy Hartman Counsel
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
 1
Stewart Harwood Burglar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
 1
Erika Hoffman Nurse
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
 1
William Hoyland TV Reporter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 1
Colin Jeavons Mr. Sitwell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
 1
Peter John Arms Dealer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
 1
Jill Kerman Betty
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
 1
Sandy Lyle Cpl. Wilcox
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
 1
Walter McMonagle Police Sgt
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 1
Adrian Mills 2nd Policeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
 1
Anthony Morton Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
 1
David Moylan 1st Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
 1
David Neville Dr. Smethwick-Jones
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
 1
John Owens Vicar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
 1
Dorothea Phillips Nun
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
 1
Malcolm Raeburn Hairy Man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
 1
Joan Scott 1st Lady Customer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
 1
Hugh Sullivan Sir Desmond
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
 1
Jan Todd Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
 1
James Walker Job Centre Clerk
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
 1
Mike Walling Tommy Dawkes
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
 1
Don Warrington Johnson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
David Nobbs Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 13
John Cleese Script Editor
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Roy Ward Baker Director
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 7
Robert Young Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
 5
Peter Robinson Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  12. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 12
Paul Martin Smith Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
 6
Maysoon Pachachi Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 7
Piers Jackson Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 13
Ann Fielden Casting Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
 5
Lesley Grayburn Casting Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
 5
Priscilla John Casting Director
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 7
Michael Nyman Composer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 13
Andrew Montgomery 1st Assistant Director
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - I've Got A Job For You
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Odd Chaps, Women
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - This Could Be Extremely Dangerous, Sir
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - One Mistake, Whole Caboosh - Plughole
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Ever Tried Making Love To A Marxist?
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - You're Going To Be A Hero, Harry
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Treacherous Chaps, Causes
 7
John P. Watson (as John Watson) 1st Assistant Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Chap Worth Following
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
 6
Arthur Wooster Photography
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation Charm
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Romance - Plughole
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Pulses Quicken
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Eight Bods, Need More
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - When The Talking Had To Stop
 5

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