The Sandbaggers_
"The best spy series in television history."
The Sandbaggers is a British television drama series about men and women on the front lines of the Cold War. Set contemporaneously with its original broadcast on ITV in 1978 and 1980, The Sandbaggers examines the effect of the espionage game on the personal and professional lives of British and American intelligence specialists.
Created By
Ian Mackintosh
Network
ITV1
Episodes
20
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Sandbaggers has 3 seasons with 20 episodes spanning 1978-1980.
Rating
With a 8.1/10 rating from 10 votes, The Sandbaggers is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Sandbaggers first aired 48 years ago in 1978.
CAST (12)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 20 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SEASON 3
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
20
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Ian Mackintosh
NETWORKS (1)
ITV1
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Sandbaggers about?
The Sandbaggers is a British television drama series about men and women on the front lines of the Cold War. Set contemporaneously with its original broadcast on ITV in 1978 and 1980, The Sandbaggers examines the effect of the espionage game on the personal and professional lives of British and American intelligence specialists.
How many seasons does The Sandbaggers have?
The Sandbaggers has 3 seasons with 20 episodes total.
Who created The Sandbaggers?
The Sandbaggers was created by Ian Mackintosh.
Who stars in The Sandbaggers?
The cast of The Sandbaggers includes Roy Marsden, Richard Vernon, Ray Lonnen, Jerome Willis, Alan MacNaughtan.
What is the rating of The Sandbaggers?
The Sandbaggers has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
Is The Sandbaggers still running?
The Sandbaggers has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
