Secret Army 1977
What is Secret Army?
Secret Army is a television drama series set during the period of the Second World War. The narrative follows the operations of a covert organization known as Lifeline.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 43
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 7, 1977
- Last aired
- Dec 22, 1979
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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Overview
Secret Army is a television drama series set during the period of the Second World War. The narrative follows the operations of a covert organization known as Lifeline. The central mission of this group is to assist Allied airmen who have been shot down in occupied Europe. To facilitate the escape of these airmen, the members of Lifeline collaborate closely with the local Resistance. The series depicts the ongoing tension and danger faced by the organization as they attempt to evade detection by the Gestapo. By focusing on the clandestine activities required to smuggle personnel out of occupied territory, the program explores the risks taken by those involved in underground resistance efforts. The show documents the strategic challenges of maintaining such a network while under constant threat from enemy forces. Through its portrayal of these characters, Secret Army highlights the collaborative efforts between covert operatives and resistance fighters working to undermine the occupation. The series emphasizes the high stakes involved in these rescue missions throughout the conflict.
Should you watch it?
“A covert WWII resistance group helps Allied airmen escape Nazi-occupied Europe.”
- Realistic portrayal of wartime resistance operations
- Strong ensemble cast and authentic settings
- Gripping blend of espionage and human drama
- Pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
- Limited action compared to contemporary war dramas
You enjoy historically grounded resistance stories with moral complexity.
Suitable for mature teens and adults interested in WWII history and espionage.
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Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Lisa-Codename Yvette Mytharc Sep 7, 1977
- E2 Sergeant on the Run Core Sep 14, 1977
- E3 Radishes With Butter Core Sep 21, 1977
- E4 Child's Play Core Sep 28, 1977
- E5 Second Chance Core Oct 5, 1977
- E6 Growing Up Core Oct 12, 1977
- E7 Lost Sheep Core Oct 19, 1977
- E8 Guilt Core Oct 26, 1977
- E9 Too Near Home Core Nov 2, 1977
- E10 Identity In Doubt Core Nov 9, 1977
- E11 A Question Of Loyalty Core Nov 23, 1977
- E12 Hymn To Freedom Core Nov 30, 1977
- E13 Bait Core Dec 7, 1977
- E14 Good Friday Core Dec 14, 1977
- E15 Suspicions Mytharc Dec 21, 1977
- E16 Be The First Kid On Your Block To Rule The World. Mytharc Dec 29, 1977
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Hostage Mytharc Sep 27, 1978
- E2 Russian Roulette Core Oct 4, 1978
- E3 Lucky Piece Core Oct 11, 1978
- E4 Trapped Core Oct 18, 1978
- E5 Not According to Plan Core Oct 25, 1978
- E6 Scorpion Core Nov 1, 1978
- E7 Weekend Core Nov 8, 1978
- E8 The Big One Core Nov 15, 1978
- E9 Little Old Lady Core Nov 22, 1978
- E10 Guests at God's Table Core Nov 29, 1978
- E11 A Matter of Life and Death Core Dec 6, 1978
- E12 Prisoner of War Mytharc Dec 13, 1978
- E13 Day of Wrath Mytharc Dec 20, 1978
Season 3 · 14 episodes
- E1 The Last Run Mytharc Sep 22, 1979
- E2 Invasions Core Sep 29, 1979
- E3 Revenge Mytharc Oct 6, 1979
- E4 A Safe Place Core Oct 13, 1979
- E5 Ring of Rosies Core Oct 20, 1979
- E6 Prisoner Core Oct 27, 1979
- E7 Ambush Core Nov 3, 1979
- E8 Just Light the Blue Touch-Paper Core Nov 10, 1979
- E9 Sound of Thunder Core Nov 17, 1979
- E10 Collaborator Core Nov 24, 1979
- E11 Days of Judgement Core Dec 1, 1979
- E12 Bridgehead Core Dec 8, 1979
- E13 The Execution Mytharc Dec 15, 1979
- E14 What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Mytharc Dec 22, 1979
Frequently asked questions
Is Secret Army based on a true story?
It depicts fictional events but is grounded in real WWII historical context.
Where was the show filmed?
The series was filmed in Belgium and the UK.
How many seasons are there?
The show ran for multiple seasons during its original broadcast.
Who created the series?
It was created by Gerard Glaister.
What network aired it?
It was a BBC production, co-made with Belgian broadcaster BRT.
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