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The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs

1974·Show
13Episodes in1Season
70
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Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

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About

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 ITV 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.
British SitcomSpy Parody1970s TelevisionInept HeroSlapstick ComedyEpisodic MysteryLighthearted HumorNostalgic CharmClassic Comedy

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Is The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs air?

It ran from 1974 to 1974 and has ended.

What language is The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

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