The Fourth Arm

Name: The Fourth Arm
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1983-01-07
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Paul Shelley

★ 6.5 /10 (2) • 1983

Drama War & Politics

Creator Gerard Glaister, John Brason

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.

Seasons

Episodes

Country

United Kingdom

Status

Ended

Cast

Paul Shelley

Maj. Hugh Gallagher · 12 eps

Roy Boyd

Paul 'Ferdy' Lamboit · 11 eps

Michael MacKenzie

Sgt. 'Grive' Cameron · 11 eps

Dean Harris

George 'Choucas' Macklin · 11 eps

Carole Nimmons

Ellen 'Merle' · 10 eps

Philip Latham

Col. Hugh Gwillim · 9 eps

Leonard Fenton

Corp. Jack 'Miff' Moffat · 7 eps

Edward Peel

Sgt. Maj. Gidney · 5 eps

Boris Isarov

Soltysyk 'Warsaw' · 5 eps

Gerald James

Prof. David Evans · 5 eps

ATS Sgt. Brookes · 1 eps

Maureen O'Farrell

Land Army Girl · 1 eps

Christopher Good

Maj. Whickers · 1 eps

Robbie Stevens

Dispatch Rider · 1 eps

Constantine Gregory

Piernik · 1 eps

Ian Ruskin

Sturmbannführer Boehm · 1 eps

Bobby Prendergast · 1 eps

Jasper Jacob

Guard in Bunkhouse · 1 eps

Group Capt. Edwardes · 1 eps

Reviews

★★★★★

Trailer

Official trailer

The Fourth Arm

Where to Watch

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Episode Guide

Part One

07 Ene 198350 min

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.

Part Two

14 Ene 198350 min

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.

Part Three

21 Ene 198350 min

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.

Part Four

28 Ene 198350 min

Training intensifies with the unit put under extreme interrogation methods to see how they fare. Macaulay's attempted night out becomes a cropper.

Part Five

04 Feb 198350 min

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.

Part Six

11 Feb 198350 min

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.

Part Seven

18 Feb 198350 min

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.

Part Eight

25 Feb 198350 min

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.

Part Nine

04 Mar 198350 min

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.

Part Ten

11 Mar 198350 min

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.

Part Eleven

18 Mar 198350 min

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.

Part Twelve

25 Mar 198350 min

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.