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And I'm delighted to learn about a different breed of dog in every book. They're educational! 😃 As for the mystery, I love spy-stuff so I was in from the moment it became clear that's what was happening. Though I wish I'd thought to keep an eye out for references to #TheSandbaggers because […]
Watching #TheSandbaggers properly for the first time. It’s delightfully cynical, pragmatic and the office politics are at least as important as the missions the SIS agents go on. It deserves far more recognition; 1970s spy TV.
For those of you who grew up at the same time, it’s a Yorkshire […]
A mysterious life is right, information thin on most of it, but still insightful.
Was hoping for more behind-the-scenes of the show, but suppose that's been covered elsewhere. And probably not a lot of that was documented in the first place
A short read, worth it for fans of the show.
And […]
Cover of the book “The Life and Mysterious Death of Ian MacKintosh: The Inside Story of The Sandbaggers and Television's Top Spy” by Robert G. Folsom
Well that was a journey — years, years, I’ve been telling people to watch Sandbaggers (and read Queen & Country) — and turns out I only ever watched a third of it. And can't continue recommending it enough.
And so now I’m on to the book about creator Ian […]
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haha, wow! Turns out that apparently I’ve always misunderstood the one “season” it had, so we only ever watched the first seven eps, not knowing there’s more after… that… twist. Off into uncharted territory.
“I haven’t seen those episodes—as far as I know they are obscure—-but perhaps #Forsyth was inspired by the brilliant Ian Mackintosh television production #TheSandbaggers. If you like The Sandbaggers, you’ll want to track down the easy-to-find The Deceiver” iverson.substack.com/p/tt-526-rip... #RIP
coffee table full of Trivial Pursuit cards in front of a TV showing Diane (played by Elizabeth Bennett) carrying a file past Neil Burnside's desk. the subtitles show that Neil is asking "Have I got a lunch appointment today?" a smaller monitor shows kittens
Forgot to post this yesterday, but I spent the whooooole day watching #TheSandbaggers and cycling #RandomPursuit cards.
Got through the first season. Whoo golly---that season finale always packs a punch. Some of the best spy tv ever. Heck, some of the best […]
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The Sandbaggers dvd cover.
Just given #TheSandbaggers ep one a go for the first time. Such a tense first episode. Really enjoyed it. I'll let you know how I get on, gang.
Sandbaggers DVDs and technical manual
2 Sandbaggers books and a hardback of Ian Mackintosh and his mysterious death
Selfie of me wearing a Sandbaggers T-shirt
If pressed I’d have to say my favourite spy TV show is still #TheSandbaggers
Created by #IanMackintosh - I wonder if they’ll ever get to bottom of what happened to him…
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Screenshot saying ‘the first James Bond Movie is in 1962 - below it says ‘people in 1961’: Neil Burnside, a character from TV show The Sandbaggers is saying “if you want James Bond, go to your library”
#JamesBond 😜 v.
#TheSandbaggers 📺 ❤️
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