Friday 5 January 2018

1974, Television: “The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs”

On 15 September 1974 the first episode of the British LWT television comedy series "The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs" was transmitted on the ITV network. The series, created by Richard Laing and Bernard McKenna, was produced by Humprey Barclay. The title role, the incompetent and clumsy Edgar Briggs, was played by David Jason. From 15 September to 20 December 1974 a total of 13 episodes were transmitted.

Synopsis
Edgar Briggs (David Jason) is the personal assistant to the Commander of the British Secret Intelligence Service (Noel Coleman). Despite his incompetence he manages to solve each case...
David Jason as Edgar Briggs
David Jason as Edgar Briggs
Michael Stainton as Buxton
David Jason as Edgar Briggs and Barbara Angell as Jennifer Briggs
Main Cast
  • David Jason as Edgar Briggs
  • Noel Coleman as The Commander
  • Michael Stainton as Buxton
  • Mark Eden as Spencer
  • Barbara Angell as Jennifer Briggs
  • Elizabeth Counsell as Cathy
  • Gary Waldhorn as Greville
David Jason as Edgar Briggs and Elizabeth Counsell as Cathy
Gary Waldhorn as Greville
Noel Coleman as The Commander

Opening Credits

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