Secret Army: The Big One (S2EP8 BBC 15 Nov 1978, Daniel Hill)

The Big One: Kessler is enjoying his developing relationship with Madeleine, but begins to feel that his feelings for her may cloud his judgement while Brandt is once more approached about joining the military plot to assassinate Hitler. The British co-ordinate a massive air raid attack on Berlin, but bombs are dropped on civilian targets in error – with tragic repercussions for Brandt. Monique and Alain try but fail to help a bomb aimer shot down on his way back to England. Having captured the man, Brandt finds himself face to face with the enemy and this time, it’s personal.

Cast: Bernard Hepton (Albert Foiret), Angela Richards (Monique), Clifford Rose (Ludwig Kessler), Michael Culver (Brandt), Stephen Yardley (Max), Paul Shelley (Bradley), Hazel McBride (Madelaine Duclos), Daniel Hill, Daniel Abineri, Mark Jones, Nigel Lambert, Roy Evans, Royston Tickner, Richard Seager, David Ludwig

Writer: N. J. Crisp / Director: Michael E. Briant

Original Airdate: 15 Nov 1978 on BBC
Series: Secret Army Season 2 Episode 8

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