
Secret Army
1977–1979 · BBC One · 55 min · 3 seasons
S03E13 · The Execution
Sun, 16 Dec, 6:15 am
Spring 1945. The Germans find time for their own retributions. Monique and Madeleine have to make the most important decisions of their lives ... the Second World War is over.
About
Secret Army is a television drama series made by the BBC. The series tells the story of a fictional Belgian resistance movement during the Second World War dedicated to returning Allied airmen, usually having been shot down by the Luftwaffe, to the United Kingdom. The series was made in the UK and Belgium and three series were broadcast on BBC1 between 7 September 1977 and 15 December 1979.
Episodes
- E01
The Last Run
Sun, 23 Sept· 55 minThe Allied advance from the Invasion beaches is severing the evasion lines. Albert is forced to rethink his strategy, vengeance is brewing for the death of Max ... and Brandt's replacement turns out to be a formidable opponent.
- E02
Invasions
Sun, 30 Sept· 55 minLifeline's principal safe house is ' blown' ... the threat to ' Lifeline ' and to the Chantal sisters is real and immediate.
- E03
Revenge
Sun, 7 Oct· 55 minThe Communist vengeance takes form... and the ' Candide' prepares for siege tactics.
- E04
A Safe Place
Sun, 14 Oct· 55 minAlbert is imprisoned. Monique takes charge of the line and is confronted with a second-time evader ... an air-ace with a mind of his own.
- E05
Ring of Rosies
Sun, 21 Oct· 55 minA one-in-a-million chance brings appalling sickness that threatens the extermination of ' Lifeline's ' personnel.
- E06
Prisoner
Sun, 28 Oct· 55 minLondon sends a tough and experienced officer to cope with the new situation. His first act is to make a deal with the Germans.
- E07
Ambush
Sun, 4 Nov· 55 minThe V-weapons are the latest threat to the Allies. A convoy of ' rocket parts ' exposes Lifeline to sabotage action and Bradley makes his first mistake.
- E08
Just Light the Blue Touch-Paper
Sun, 11 Nov· 55 minThe time has come for Bradley to use his ' private army' of evaders to act positively against the V2 weapons.
- E09
Sound of Thunder
Sun, 18 Nov· 55 minThe Allies enter Belgium ... fear of reprisals for their ' collaboration ' begins to haunt Lifeline ... and Albert, in prison, can do nothing about it.
- E10
Collaborator
Sun, 25 Nov· 55 minThe newly-released Albert is confronted by his old Communist enemies as a collaborator. Only the Allies can save him.... but they are still on the fringes of Brussels
- E11
Days of Judgement
Sun, 2 Dec· 55 minThe liberation brings terror for Lifeline. Monique disappears... so does Kessler.
- E12
Bridgehead
Sun, 9 Dec· 55 minA new life opens for Monique .. a new identity for Kessler
- E13
The Execution
Sun, 16 Dec· 55 minSpring 1945. The Germans find time for their own retributions. Monique and Madeleine have to make the most important decisions of their lives ... the Second World War is over.
Cast

Bernard Hepton
Albert Foiret
Angela Richards
Monique Duchamps

Clifford Rose
Sturmbannführer Ludwig Kessler
Juliet Hammond-Hill
Natalie Chantrens
Ron Pember
Alain Muny

Valentine Dyall
Dr. Pascal Keldermans

Michael Culver
Major Erwin Brandt

Jan Francis