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Special Branch

Season 3 (13 Episodes)

1969 - 1974NR1h 00m7.4

A gripping British police drama series focuses on the elite Special Branch of the Metropolitan Police, dedicated to protecting London from espionage, terrorism, and subversive threats.

Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 2 Round the Clock

2. Round the Clock

Aired: Apr 11, 1973

Tension simmers between Craven and Haggerty as they sit in oppressive silence...

Episode 3 Inquisition

3. Inquisition

Aired: Apr 18, 1973

Detective Craven's sudden arrest of a fraudster yields an unexpected discover...

Episode 4 Assault

4. Assault

Aired: Apr 25, 1973

Brutal attacks leave Haggerty's father in a coma, while stolen government doc...

Episode 5 Polonaise

5. Polonaise

Aired: May 2, 1973

North and Craven undertake a treacherous quest to protect a former Nazi colla...

Episode 6 Red Herring

6. Red Herring

Aired: May 9, 1973

Bombing attempts erupt across London, orchestrated by a coalition of youths a...

Episode 7 Death by Drowning

7. Death by Drowning

Aired: May 16, 1973

The investigation into the murder of a defense minister's spouse gains moment...

Episode 8 All the King's Men

8. All the King's Men

Aired: May 23, 1973

A former CID officer, struggling with psychosis, holds an office building hos...

Episode 9 Threat

9. Threat

Aired: Jun 6, 1973

A renowned British actress's fame is threatened when she becomes the target o...

Episode 10 The Other Man

10. The Other Man

Aired: Jun 13, 1973

A doctor's professional integrity is scrutinized as they are secretly investi...

Episode 12 Hostage

12. Hostage

Aired: Jun 27, 1973

A young diplomat's daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless terrorist group, promp...

Episode 13 Blueprint for Murder

13. Blueprint for Murder

Aired: Jul 4, 1973

A high-stakes mission unfolds as Special Branch works to protect a South Afri...

Info about Special Branch

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Drama, Crime, Action