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Special Branch

1969-09-17 · 60 min / episode · ★ 5.8

Crime · Drama

Follows the exploits of the Special Branch of the Metropolitan Police: an elite group of officers tasked with protecting London from spies, terrorists and subversives.

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Creators
George Markstein
Production companies
Thames Television, Euston Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

George SewellGeorge SewellDCI Alan Craven
Patrick MowerPatrick MowerDCI Tom Haggerty

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