The Sandbaggers (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 1978, The Sandbaggers is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Sandbaggers stars Roy Marsden as Neil Burnside, Ray Lonnen as Willie Caine, Jerome Willis as Matthew Peele and Bob Sherman as Jeff Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Sandbaggers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sandbaggers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sandbaggers tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sandbaggers (1978)?
- In US, The Sandbaggers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sandbaggers worth watching?
- The Sandbaggers holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sandbaggers?
- The Sandbaggers stars Roy Marsden, Ray Lonnen, Jerome Willis, Bob Sherman and Michael Cashman.
- When was The Sandbaggers released?
- The Sandbaggers was released in 1978.