How are you holding up in this week’s heat wave? Hope you’re all well. My attic room has been over 28c all week so I’ve been sleeping in the living room. MCR has been covered in smoke blown over from fires on the moors. Very unsettling, and means windows must be kept closed.

@secretarmypod.bsky.social Finally catching up on my podcasts and glad to hear in the Series 2, Episode 8 podcast that my impression of NJ is still going strong :)

Speechless Bald Man Smoking Cigarette

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The actor Michael Byrne, who played Paul Vercors in series 2, has passed away in his 80s. (Thanks to Greg for bringing it my attention.) www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/j...

Michael Byrne obituary

Character actor whose decades-long career encompassed the National Theatre, war films and Coronation Street

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Hazel McBride, who played Madeline, attended an Only Fools and Horses convention last month. Folks may remember that she was in the iconic scene where Del Boy falls through the bar!! She’s the woman on the right hand side. Source: www.delboysonlineshop.com/only-fools-a...

This hot weather is crazy. It’s 10:30pm. It’s 31 degrees inside. So I went to sit on my front doorstep for a while to cool down. But I can’t because here in Manchester it’s still 30 degrees outside!!

And S2E13 marks the last for the fabulous, wonderful Michael Culver. What an actor and what a beautiful few last scenes. 👏 I love Terrence Hardiman in Secret Army - but I miss Brandt in series 3 too!

Andy & I were very impressed that Albert could tell exactly what building was being attacked just by listening in S2E13, Day of Wrath. The guy has got good hearing! 😂

Happy new episode day! 🥂🍾 This time Andy and AJ take a look at S2E13, Day of Wrath…and reach the end of series 2! Wahooo! We did it! Listen whoever you get your podcasts (Apple podcasts, Spotify, etc.) or follow the link below: secretarmypod.podbean.com/e/series-2-e...

Very sad to read that the legendary Anthony Stewart Head has passed today. While he will be remembered for roles in TV shows such as Buffy, he also played Hanslick in Secret Army in S3E4 A Safe Place. Anthony, you will be very missed.

On Wednesday, @andypodding.bsky.social & I will be recording our series 2 review episode! So please tell us your favourite: * Episodes * Scene or moments * Guest Stars! And we’ll read them out on the show! You’re also welcome to submit your overall thoughts on the series. Thank you!

What do other people think? I offered no solution for hiding Max’s body!

Simon Jones@ariadneassoc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

2. In your alternative ending, how would they get rid of the body? Even a drunken Brandt would have noticed a dead Max on the floor 🤣

Had the honour of interviewing Tony Virgo today, who worked on some episodes of series 1 and 2 of Secret Army as Production Assistant. A huge thank you to Tony for his time, as well as the blog ‘Guinness is Smiley’ (about Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) for putting us in touch!

Happy new episode day! 🥂 This time Andy & AJ discuss everything to do with S2E12 (Prisoner of War), bid farewell to Max, and one of us spills tea on their laptop! 😅 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Podbean etc. Or use the link below! secretarmypod.podbean.com/e/series-2-e... #SecretArmy

New episode tomorrow!

It's a great series finale: Alain gets more to do than deliver veg, reinforcing my view that he is more important to Lifeline than his role is sometimes thought; sad to see the end of Brandt but shows, in an odd way, how much Kessler likes and respect him; and plenty of action, all captured on CCTV!

Time to share your views on S2E13, Day of Wrath! Please reply by Fri 15th May so we can read them out on the show! In this episode…De Beers’ brother is killed, so De Beers kills Germans in revenge. Alain, Natalie, & Monique take him down the line against Albert’s wishes. 1/2

Had a wonderful time yesterday meeting @njimrie.bsky.social and looking around IWM North together. I enjoyed the LGBT+ digital trail that had been added to the main exhibition space after I was a volunteer there. We were at the museum for around 4-5 hours! 😂 Safe travels home today, Nicky!

OTD 1908: Valentine Dyall Prolific film, TV and radio actor with a deep, *magnificent* voice The Black Guardian in Doctor Who (relatedly, God in Bedazzled) Dr Keldermans in Secret Army Horror host The Man in Black And outstanding in The HitchHiker’s Guide To the Galaxy…

Watching Fortunes of War for the first time!

Did you know our very own Dr Keldermans was in the 1945 classic, Brief Encounter?! Valentine Dyall played Stephen, a friend of Alec who unexpectedly returns to his own flat, where Alec had brought Laura as a place for them be alone in private. He’s rather good, isn’t he?

In December 1975, a BBC show called ‘Women: Which Way Now?’ held a discussion about the new Equal Pay Act and Sex Discrimination Act and what that will mean for gender equality. Richard Stilgoe & Angela Richards provided songs & skits for the occasion: #angelarichards

Happy new episode day! 🥂 This time we look at S2E11 of Secret Army, A Matter of Life and Death. Written by Robert Barr, directed by Roger Jenkins. Listen wherever you get your podcasts (Apple podcasts, Spotify etc) or by using the link below! secretarmypod.podbean.com/e/series-2-e...

Boy, can Angela Richards hold a close up. She always commands your full attention and looks STUNNING. (Even in shadow!) #angelaricharda #secretarmy

This week we’re editing S2E12, Prisoner of War. (Ready for release in May.) What are your thoughts on this ep? Let us know by Friday and we’ll read them out on the podcast! Thanks! In this action packed episode, Monique & Brandt kiss and it’s the end of the line for our dear forger Max…

🚨New podcast ep this Sat! Andy & AJ will take a look at S2E11, A Matter of Life and Death. We talk about things like the death of Francois, how we want Victor the baker to be our uncle, and whether Max did intend on betraying Lifeline in the end. Or did circumstances force him to act? 🧐

Celebrating a big milestone today. A huge thank you all of our wonderful listeners, old and new! Thank you for coming down the line with us. Our podcast would be nothing without you! 🫶

Realised something amazing after rewatching S2E13, Day of Wrath. Series 2 starts and ends with scenes of Albert & Monique and rings! In The Hostage he gives her a (not engagement!) ring. In Day of Wrath he takes off his wedding ring! A great bookend to the series. Genius!

Rewatched the S2 finale (Day of Wrath) over the weekend and wow, blown away all over again. In this clip: Love the staging of the scene in Kessler’s office (like a painting!) and the zoom of the camera. Fantastic writing and performances too of course! #secretarmy #cliffordrose #michaelculver

Doctor Who fans at Easter:

Happy Easter weekend, everybody! 🐣 In this clip from the series 1 episode Good Friday, Lifeline get ready for church and find out some touching news. #SecretArmy #BernardHepton #ChristopherNeame #JanFrancis