TV series

The Fourth Arm

Name: The Fourth Arm
Released: 1983
Cast: Paul Shelley

1983· 1 season· 50 min episodes★ 6.5Ended

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Synopsis

Starring Paul Shelley in a role reminiscent of his Secret Army character in all but name, this 12-part serial follows a team of secret agents parachuted into occupied Europe during World War II, exploring their recruitment, training, and first mission behind enemy lines.

Themes

world war ii secret agent espionage 1940s

Episodes

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E1 Part OneNext upJan 7, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
The French Resistance spot a new German weapons base being developed near Calais. Their sabotage attempt goes badly wrong while a Bomber Command mission also proved unsuccessful. SOE decide this needs a trained unit.
Guest stars: Philip Latham (Col. Hugh Gwillim), Gerald James (Prof. David Evans), Gregory de Polnay (Pierre de Grouchy), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Paul Chapman (Viardot), Marianne Lawrence (Claudine Castillon), Brian Hawksley (Jacques Gran), Christopher Good (Maj. Whickers)
E2 Part TwoJan 14, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
Returning from France, Gallagher begins to compile a team of specialists to train for a one-off mission behind enemy lines. Not everybody is convinced that some can be trusted to follow orders.
Guest stars: Philip Latham (Col. Hugh Gwillim), Gerald James (Prof. David Evans), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Paul Chapman (Viardot), Eve Polycarpou (Simone 'Rossignol' Portales), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Angela Cheyne (Sgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett), Sarah Crowden (ATS Sgt. Brookes)
E3 Part ThreeJan 21, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
Gallagher hands over his new unit to Lt. Col. Squires to begin their training. Scientist Stephen Lovell might be the most vital person on the mission but the army intend to play hardball with him.
Guest stars: Eve Polycarpou (Simone 'Rossignol' Portales), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Angela Cheyne (Sgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett), Rob Edwards (Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin), Michael MacKenzie (Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron), Robert Swales (Capt. Nigel 'Mesange' Macaulay), Neil Stacy (Lt. Col. Tim Squires)
E4 Part FourJan 28, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
Training intensifies with the unit put under extreme interrogation methods to see how they fare. Macaulay's attempted night out becomes a cropper.
Guest stars: Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Eve Polycarpou (Simone 'Rossignol' Portales), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Angela Cheyne (Sgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett), Rob Edwards (Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin), Michael MacKenzie (Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron), Robert Swales (Capt. Nigel 'Mesange' Macaulay)
E5 Part FiveFeb 4, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
The date of the mission is pushed forward when SOE receives new intelligence that the Germans could have up to 14,000 rockets. Final selection is held before paratroop training begins in earnest.
Guest stars: Philip Latham (Col. Hugh Gwillim), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Paul Chapman (Viardot), Eve Polycarpou (Simone 'Rossignol' Portales), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Angela Cheyne (Sgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett), Rob Edwards (Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin)
E6 Part SixFeb 11, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
Macaulay's position is in doubt when he struggles to overcome his fear on his first parachute. Rohr is informed that she will go into France as reconnaissance before the main group.
Guest stars: Philip Latham (Col. Hugh Gwillim), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Eve Polycarpou (Simone 'Rossignol' Portales), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Angela Cheyne (Sgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett), Rob Edwards (Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin), Michael MacKenzie (Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron)
E7 Part SevenFeb 18, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
Following a nighttime jump, the unit rendezvous at Pierre de Grouchy's farmhouse. Meanwhile, Gallagher discovers a traitor in the Resistance while former nightclub singer Simone could be recognised.
Guest stars: Philip Latham (Col. Hugh Gwillim), Gregory de Polnay (Pierre de Grouchy), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Marianne Lawrence (Claudine Castillon), Eve Polycarpou (Simone 'Rossignol' Portales), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin), Michael MacKenzie (Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron)
E8 Part EightFeb 25, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
After a successful first mission, the unit get debriefed; McKenzie is carpeted for his actions while Gallagher has to inform Simone's mother of her tragic death. Tightrope walker Soltysyk 'Warsaw' is recruited.
Guest stars: Philip Latham (Col. Hugh Gwillim), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Angela Cheyne (Sgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett), Rob Edwards (Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin), Michael MacKenzie (Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron), Neil Stacy (Lt. Col. Tim Squires)
E9 Part NineMar 4, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
Gallagher wants to be relieved of duty due to attrition rates among the recruits. Lovell starts playing up, causing friction within the group. Meanwhile, Merle and Ferdy start planning a future together if they survive.
Guest stars: Philip Latham (Col. Hugh Gwillim), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Angela Cheyne (Sgt. Sally 'Hirondelle' Birkett), Rob Edwards (Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin), Michael MacKenzie (Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron), Neil Stacy (Lt. Col. Tim Squires)
E10 Part TenMar 11, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
The unit has now been reduced to six specialists who will participate in the raid. Lovell is determined to quit but no replacement can be found. His superior Professor Evans is brought in to help change his mind.
Guest stars: Gerald James (Prof. David Evans), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Rob Edwards (Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin), Michael MacKenzie (Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron), Neil Stacy (Lt. Col. Tim Squires), Carole Nimmons (Ellen 'Merle')
E11 Part ElevenMar 18, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
The unit enters France and discover, from Pierre, that the invasion is a mere two days away. The group head to the German rocket base in Deauville. An RAF bomber raid causes the power to go out, allowing the unit to get in.
Guest stars: Philip Latham (Col. Hugh Gwillim), Gerald James (Prof. David Evans), Gregory de Polnay (Pierre de Grouchy), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Rob Edwards (Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin), Michael MacKenzie (Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron)
E12 Part TwelveMar 25, 1983 · 50 min
Synopsis
The unit have reached the heart of the rocket site. The German kommandant has been made aware that at least three men are on the premises. The group find the documents and plant their bomb but have just sixteen minutes to escape.
Guest stars: Philip Latham (Col. Hugh Gwillim), Gerald James (Prof. David Evans), Gregory de Polnay (Pierre de Grouchy), Roy Boyd (Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit), Susan Kyd (Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr), Rob Edwards (Stephen 'Hibou' Lovell), Dean Harris (George 'Choucas' Macklin), Michael MacKenzie (Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron)