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The Top Secret Life Of Edgar Briggs

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Summary

Edgar Briggs (David Jason) is a lowly civil servant who suddenly finds himself working for the Secret Intelligence Service as a result of an administrative error.

Although he does his best to perform his duties as efficiently as possible, Edgar turns out to be a far from successful spy.

Cast List

  David Jason as Edgar Briggs
  Barbara Angell as Jennifer Briggs
  Noel Coleman as The Commander
  Elizabeth Counsell as Cathy
  Mark Eden as Spencer
  Michael Stainton as Buxton
  Gary Waldhorn as Greville

Production Details

Written by:
Bernard McKenna, Richard Laing

Directed by:
Bryan Izzard, Bruce Gowers

Produced by:
Humphrey Barclay

1 series, 13 episodes

Transmitted: 1974

TV Channel: ITV

London Weekend Television

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