Principal Cast and Crew
The first series centerd around the exploits of two recruits:
- Liz Grainger/Celeste Kate Buffery
- Matty Firman/Aimee Suzanna Hamilton.
Also starring:
- Jane Asher Faith Ashley
- Julian Glover Colonel Cadogan
- Michael J. Jackson Kit Vanston/Gregoire
- Jeremy Northam Colin Beale/Cyrano
- Shelagh McLeod Claudine de Valois
- Warren Clarke Colonel Werner Krieger
The second series saw Kate Buffery joined by Lynn Farleigh and Jane Snowden.
The third and final series which was based on the 1944 Vercors rebellion saw Jane Snowden joined by Catherine Schell, Jeremy Nicholas and, in one of her first television roles, Shirley Henderson. Running the 'Outfit' back in London were Jane Asher and Julian Glover.
There were in all 23 episodes.
Other key characters were played by Terrence Hardiman, Jeremy Northam, Stuart McGugan, Felicity Montagu, Mark Anstee, Trevor Peacock and Nigel Le Vaillant.
The first series was directed by Gordon Flemyng, the second and third series by Bill Hays.
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