Episode
Spooks: The Special (1)
Overview
When a devastating bomb explodes in central London, causing multiple deaths, a terrorist group with a hatred for human life claim responsibility. With their leader facing extradition, the bombers announce that crippling attacks will be launched at ten hour intervals until he is released.
Details
- Series
- Spooks
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2005-09-12
Episode context
The Special (1) is Episode 1 in Series 4 of Spooks. It aired on 2005-09-12.
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