The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs

The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)

EndedScripted showComedy

The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs was a 30-minute British television comedy series created by Bernard McKenna & Richard Laing and produced by Humphrey Barclay for LWT. It was transmitted on the ITV network 15 September - 20 December 1974 and featured David Jason as the inept Edgar Briggs, personal assistant to the Commander of the British Secret Intelligence Service who, in spite of his cluelessness, manages to solve case after case. It has been likened to the earlier American series Get Smart.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 19:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13The ContactDec 20, 1974
S01E12The AppointmentDec 13, 1974
S01E11The PresidentDec 6, 1974
S01E10The DrawingNov 29, 1974
S01E09The KGBNov 22, 1974
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs' premiere?

'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs' premiered on September 18, 1974.

Who played Edgar Briggs in the TV show?

The role of Edgar Briggs was played by English actor David Jason.

What is the nationality of Edgar Briggs?

Edgar Briggs is a British secret agent.

Who was the creator of 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs'?

'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs' was created by Bernard McKenna and Richard Laing.

What was the genre of 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs'?

'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs' was a comedy spy thriller TV show.

Who produced 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs'?

'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs' was produced by London Weekend Television.

What was the premise of 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs'?

The show follows the misadventures of Edgar Briggs, a bumbling British secret agent, and his colleagues as they go on various spy missions.

What was the time slot for 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs'?

'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs' aired on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM.

Was 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs' a popular show during its time?

It is not clear how popular the show was during its time, as there is no available data on ratings or viewership.

Did 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs' win any awards?

There is no record of 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs' receiving any awards.

How many episodes were produced for 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs'?

There were a total of 13 episodes produced for 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs'.

What was the reception of the show by critics?

There are no available reviews from critics about 'The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs'.

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