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1. The Fortress

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4 Extra Debut. Can British Intelligence’s Jim Nicholson undertake a vital mission to rescue, or kill, a captured agent? Stars Edward de Souza.

Can British Intelligence’s Jim Nicholson undertake a vital mission to rescue, or kill, a captured agent?

Starring Edward de Souza as Captain Jim Nicholson.

Robert Barr's six-part story continues to follow the exploits of British Intelligence Officer Jim Nicholson in the world of Cold War espionage.

Jim Nicholson .... Edward de Souza
Paul O'Donnell .... Geoffrey Frederick
The Commander .... Gerald Cross
Colonel Doyle .... Frederick Treves
Sara Gale .... Kate Binchy
Lieutenant Farrell .... Geoffrey Collins
Sgt Kelly .... Derek Seaton

Writer Robert Barr is well remembered for his work on BBC TV's 'Z-Cars' and 'Softly Softly'.
Before his TV work, Barr was picked as one of the very few correspondents who were to travel with General Eisenhower during the Second World War.

Producer: Charles Maxwell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1973.

45 minutes

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Mon 15 Jun 202606:00
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