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Special Branch is a drama TV series that premiered on ITV1 on September 17, 1969. It has 4 seasons and 53 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 13 "Downwind of Angels", aired on May 9, 1974.

Special Branch is a British police drama centred on members of the Special Branch anti-espionage and anti-terrorist department of the London Metropolitan Police.

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Episodes

53 episodes · 4 seasons

Season 1

1969 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 56 years ago

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  1. E14

    14. Time Bomb

    Finale

    Sent to investigate the death of the son of a pro-British oil sheikh in a bomb plot, Superintendent Inman finds a hotbed of intrigue and dangerous international situation about to explode in his face.

  2. E13

    13. Visitor from Moscow

    When a KGB officer is sent to London to coordinate security measures with the SB team for the forthcoming visit a Russian VIP, Inman instructs Jordan to help him - with disastrous results.

  3. E12

    12. Care of Her Majesty

    Jordan's methods cause friction in an overseas British Embassy when he goes to investigate the theft of ten thousand pounds.

  4. E11

    11. Exit a Diplomat

    When a member of a foreign embassy is caught shoplifting in London, but tries to hide her status by willingly accepting arrest, Superintendent Inman takes an interest in her employers.

  5. E10

    10. Short Change

    A girl being held for giving official secret documents to the Russians faces a long gaol term, but an exchange offer for a Briton arrested in Moscow is offered. The officers suspect she's far more than she seems to be.

  6. E9

    9. Reliable Sources

    Superintendent Eden is on the spot. The Security Commission has met to consider the leak that tipped a spy during the Troika affair. The detective is cleared - but told that he cannot continue his role as Special Branch controller.

  7. E8

    8. The Children of Delight

    Is there something sinister going on behind the facade of 'The Children of Delight' - a group of hippies who have arrived on Eden's patch. Detective Sergeants Webb and Gifford go undercover to investigate.

  8. E7

    7. You Don't Exist

    A girl lands at Heathrow from Rhodesia, but owing to Britian's break of diplomatic relations, she has no valid passport. A young officer is supposed to mind her until she can be sent back, but takes her for a tour instead.

  9. E6

    6. A New Face

    The son of a trusted officer of the special branch has become radicalised while away at university, trying to join a gang of riot-minded militant socialist students. This threatens to break up his family, and his father's position.

  10. E5

    5. The Kazimiriov Affair

    Informed that the manuscript of a Russian author's novel which has been smuggled into Britain is a forgery and could discredit the Goverment, Inspector Jordan goes against orders and investigates the claim.

  11. E4

    4. A Date with Leonidas

    A teenager's vow of vengeance leads to Inspector Jordan interrupting a wedding and Superintendent Eden accepting a parcel that contains death. Before the day is over both men have cause for concern.

  12. E3

    3. The Promised Land

    A small boat arrives at a beach in Kent where illegal aliens are unloaded, but the police bag the smugglers and all bar one of the Pakistanis, now quite ill, who seeks refuge with an immigrant rights activist.

  13. E2

    2. Smokescreen

    Cowley suicides shortly after an unproductive round of questioning by Eden in gaol, which leads to an embarrassing public coroner's inquest. Jordon investigates a scientist being vetted for a sensitive position and all agree he's too far left for further consideration, yet he still succeeds.

  14. E1

    1. Troika

    The officers of the Special Branch mount a dawn raid on the homes of the members of a suspected spy ring.

Season 2

1970 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 56 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Fool's Mate

    Finale

    When Britain's top code and cypher breaker is forced to mingle with Communist players during a chess tournament, Inman goes along to keep an eye on him. Moxon, meanwhile, is playing a dangerous game of his own: the pawn being Jordan.

  2. E12

    12. Reported Missing

    Jordan and Inman go in search of a missing Russian ballerina.

  3. E11

    11. Error of Judgement

    When Inman discovers that "The Guardians" are taking a more-than-usual interest in a group of pro-germ-warfare people and finds that their leader is a pretty girl, he decides to send Jordan along to question her.

  4. E10

    10. Sorry Is Just a Word

    When a Czech au-pair goes missing in London and her father is one of the most powerful men the country, Inman and Jordan must find out what's happened to her. But their enquirers lead to a dead end.

  5. E9

    9. Love from Doris

    When military security intercepts letter written to a lonely serviceman by his foreign 'penpal' Rita, which contain casual references to secret information, Supt Inman sends DS Jordan to investigate.

  6. E8

    8. Borderline Case

    While a member of the SB team keeps watch on Karl Peter's flat, Inman and his team scan though his charge sheet. They believe he will attempt to incite London dockworkers into taking industrial action against their employers.

  7. E7

    7. Not to Be Trusted

    Is an eminent scientist, on lone to a top-secret research establishment, a security risk? That's the question facing Inman and his team. The research establishment is suddenly prone to 'leaks'. Has the man been got at?

  8. E6

    6. The Pleasure of Your Company

    Inman meets the CIA's new man in London. Jordan meets an old friend from Moscow. All perfectly legal - until the two are seen together at intervals and the Special Branch team become involved in international politics.

  9. E5

    5. Warrant for a Phoenix

    An accusation of theft against a highly respected Greek historian sets the Special Branch team a problem. Interpol have requested his extradition from England - but Inman isn't satisfied with the facts of the case.

  10. E4

    4. Miss International

    What appeared to be a straightforward case - protecting the wife of a foreign VIP, who has entered a beauty competition in the cause of female emancipation for her own country - turns into a nightmare situation for DCI Jordan.

  11. E3

    3. Depart in Peace

    An ex-colonial policeman is pressured to return to Africa to testify at the trial of a onetime Mau-Mau warlord, but he adamantly refuses.

  12. E2

    2. Dinner Date

    Jordan flies to Frankfurt to escort a British subject, Selby, back to England. Selby had disappeared three years earlier in East Germany and the British Government are anxious to learn what he's been up to - but the Russian KGB hide in the shadows.

  13. E1

    1. Inside

    Jordan goes undercover as a prisoner to uncover a convicted spy's secrets.

Season 3

1973 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 53 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Blueprint for Murder

    Finale

    The team is assigned to protect a visiting foreign diplomat.

  2. E12

    12. Hostage

    Craven and Haggerty are under the gun to find a kidnapped diplomat's daughter before she is killed.

  3. E11

    11. You Won't Remember Me

    Craven is puzzled as to why he has been asked to carry out twenty-four hour surveillance on a couple who are engaged to be married.

  4. E10

    10. The Other Man

    Craven finds himself investigating a man accused of being a traitor, but has his doubts as to the truthfulness of the accusations.

  5. E9

    9. Threat

    British-born Hollywood star Sue Arden arrives in London to rehearse a play, accompanied by a tip-off from the F.B.I that she could be a target of a murder attempt. Craven, Haggerty and North are assigned to protect the actress, but the job and the murder threats are not all they appear to be…

  6. E8

    8. All the King's Men

    A deranged man has taken a hostage and threatens to blow up a block of flats. Craven must act quickly to avert disaster.

  7. E7

    7. Death by Drowning

    The body of a young girl is found floating in the Thames - is it murder, suicide or something worse?

  8. E6

    6. Red Herring

    Special Branch joins forces with a bomb-disposal expert to stop a terrorist bombing campaign in the heart of London.

  9. E5

    5. Polonaise

    The Special Branch team are assigned to protect the captain of a Polish passenger and cargo ship who believes he is going to be killed.

  10. E4

    4. Assault

    Haggerty and Craven target a team of vicious muggers.

  11. E3

    3. Inquisition

    Craven finds the tables turned when he is accused of hounding a self-confessed fraud.

  12. E2

    2. Round the Clock

    Haggerty's appointment to Special Branch immediately brings him into conflict with Craven - he believes that Craven is on the trail of a man who is already dead.

  13. E1

    1. A Copper Called Craven

    Craven find himself under suspicion of accepting a bribe. This marked the return of the series in an all new shot on film format with a mostly new cast and lots more action.

Season 4

1974 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 52 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Downwind of Angels

    Finale

    Craven and Haggerty are working against the clock to find a gunman stalking the London streets.

  2. E12

    12. Diversion

    Is Strand's erratic behaviour a result of the pressure he is under or is he playing a much more dangerous game?

  3. E11

    11. Alien

    A German student revolutionary has been allowed into Britain under the strict condition that he does nothing political. Craven and Haggerty are made to ensure that he sticks to the terms of his deal.

  4. E10

    10. Intercept

    Craven has to investigate a morally dubious but strategically important foreign VIP who has been robbed of a fortune in diamonds.

  5. E9

    9. Date of Birth

    Craven must unravel the connection between a recently-killed spy and an au pair.

  6. E8

    8. Entente Cordiale

    Craven is appalled to find himself implicated in his ex-wife's terrorist activities.

  7. E7

    7. Sounds Sinister

    Craven and Haggerty investigate the broadcasting of compromising information about public figures on a pirate radio station.

  8. E6

    6. Rendezvous

    Craven provides security for the debriefing of a captured KGB agent.

  9. E5

    5. Something about a Soldier

    Tensions run high as Craven and Haggerty investigate two army officers.

  10. E4

    4. Stand and Deliver

    An experimental weapon is stolen from a military research facility, but the thieves are unaware the weapon is unstable.

  11. E3

    3. Jailbait

    Craven and Haggerty are hot on the trail of a traitor has broken out from prison.

  12. E2

    2. Catherine the Great

    The team are on the trail of Rehfuss - a deadly assassin who has managed to get into the country.

  13. E1

    1. Double Exposure

    Craven and Haggerty are assigned to investigate if a photographer is a threat to national security.

Cast & crew

Created by George Markstein

  • Fulton Mackay

    Fulton Mackay

    Det. Chief Supt. Inman

  • Roger Rowland

    Det. Sgt. Bill North

  • Morris Perry

    Morris Perry

    Charles Moxon

  • Patrick Mower

    Patrick Mower

    Det. Chief Insp. Tom Haggerty

  • Keith Washington

    Det. Const. Morrissey

  • Frances Tomelty

    Frances Tomelty

    Student

  • Barry Jackson

    Barry Jackson

    Workman

  • Roger Lloyd Pack

    Roger Lloyd Pack

    Paul

  • Yutte Stensgaard

    Yutte Stensgaard

    Nina Sarenta

Special Branch FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Special Branch?

Special Branch has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 9, 1974.

When did the latest episode of Special Branch come out?

The most recent episode of Special Branch, Season 4 Episode 13 "Downwind of Angels", aired on May 9, 1974.

How many seasons of Special Branch are there?

Special Branch has 4 seasons with 53 episodes in total.

When did Special Branch first air?

Special Branch first aired on ITV1 on September 17, 1969.

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