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The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs

David Jason stars as Edgar Briggs, a well-meaning but accident-prone personal assistant to the British Secret Intelligence Service's commander, who surprisingly solves complex cases despite his ineptitude.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Assassin

1. The Assassin

Aired: Sep 15, 1974

In the next episode, a cunning secret agent disguises himself as a waiter to ...

Episode 2 The Defector

2. The Defector

Aired: Sep 22, 1974

Briggs' plan to capture Russian agents is inadvertently broadcast over the he...

Episode 3 The Leak

3. The Leak

Aired: Sep 29, 1974

A social evening takes a surprising turn for Briggs when he mistakenly shares...

Episode 4 The Escape Route

4. The Escape Route

Aired: Oct 6, 1974

Briggs dives into a treacherous underwater investigation, uncovering the mast...

Episode 5 The Abduction

5. The Abduction

Aired: Oct 25, 1974

In the next episode, a high-stakes rescue mission unfolds as the agent must d...

Episode 6 The Exchange

6. The Exchange

Aired: Nov 1, 1974

Briggs takes a break from his DIY projects to manage a high-stakes spy exchan...

Episode 7 The Courier

7. The Courier

Aired: Nov 8, 1974

Briggs uncovers a clever pianist's scheme to discreetly transmit classified i...

Episode 8 The Traitor

8. The Traitor

Aired: Nov 15, 1974

A crucial investigation into a suspected traitor in the Documents Section tak...

Episode 9 The K.G.B.

9. The K.G.B.

Aired: Nov 22, 1974

A nuclear scientist is on the run from Briggs, who must use his cunning to ou...

Episode 10 The Drawing

10. The Drawing

Aired: Nov 29, 1974

A mole within the Naval Section is uncovered, leading Briggs on a thrilling p...

Episode 11 The President

11. The President

Aired: Dec 6, 1974

As the president's visit unfolds, ominous threats escalate national security ...

Episode 12 The Appointment

12. The Appointment

Aired: Dec 13, 1974

Briggs takes on a new mentee, Maxwell, teaching him the ins and outs of self-...

Episode 13 The Contact

13. The Contact

Aired: Dec 20, 1974

Briggs goes undercover by sneaking onto a train to Brighton, where he must mo...

Info about The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy