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Dick Barton: Special Agent
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Dick Barton: Special Agent

1979-01-06 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Action & Adventure · Comedy · Crime

Period action adventure series. Dick Barton is demobbed after six years in the army and sets himself up as an adventurer helping people in need.

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Creators
Norman Collins
Production companies
Southern Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Tony VogelTony VogelDick Barton
Anthony HeatonAnthony HeatonSnowey White
James CosmoJames CosmoJock Anderson
Fiona FullertonFiona FullertonVirginia Marley
Forbes CollinsForbes CollinsCurly Cohen
Debbie FarringtonDebbie FarringtonLucy Cameron

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