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The Sandbaggers episodes ranked no.20 to no.1
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<blockquote data-quote="Hawkman" data-source="post: 416324" data-attributes="member: 23715"><p><img src="https://www.anorakzone.com/sandbaggers/unusualapproach.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>18 Unusual Approach (3.3)</strong></p><p>One of two episodes (along with <em>Operation Kingmaker</em>) that attempted a more overtly comedic take on the series, Unusual Approach sees Burnside ordered to take a holiday after two years without leave. The unlikely upshot is that he's booked on a trip with two of his stuffy superiors, with the laughs being milked for their full value.</p><p> In their absence, the remaining Sandbaggers are tricked into helping out the CIA, with Sandbagger #2 Mike Wallace (Michael Cashman, better known as Colin from <em>Eastenders</em> or, to cult TV fans, the pilot from Doctor Who's <em>Time-Flight</em>) sent on a dangerous mission through Russian borders. Although a more light-hearted episode is not unwelcome, and the low placing here is more a reflection of the quality of those above it, it does show that by the final season the programme was beginning to lose its bite, and Mackintosh's disappearance meant they were forced to quit while they were still ahead.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.anorakzone.com/sandbaggers/firstprinciples.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>17 First Principles (1.1)</strong></p><p>Many TV shows have opening episodes that are weaker than the rest of the series as they struggle to introduce the concept and all the cast. Although this first episode of The Sandbaggers rewards more on rewatching, it possesses the necessary exposition that can unfortunately make it seem more plodding than the rest of the programme. The revelation that this won't be a typical spy series but something more cerebral is summed up by Burnside in the closing minutes: "Special Operations doesn't mean going in with all guns blazing. It means special planning, special care. Fully briefed agents in possession of all possible alternatives. If you want James Bond, go to your library. But if you want a successful operation, sit at your desk and think." The indication that Burnside has more steel than this episode otherwise suggests is then met with his threat to a foreign agent proposing a drink: "If I had a glass in my hand at this moment I'd shove it down your throat."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hawkman, post: 416324, member: 23715"] [IMG]https://www.anorakzone.com/sandbaggers/unusualapproach.jpg[/IMG] [B]18 Unusual Approach (3.3)[/B] One of two episodes (along with [I]Operation Kingmaker[/I]) that attempted a more overtly comedic take on the series, Unusual Approach sees Burnside ordered to take a holiday after two years without leave. The unlikely upshot is that he's booked on a trip with two of his stuffy superiors, with the laughs being milked for their full value. In their absence, the remaining Sandbaggers are tricked into helping out the CIA, with Sandbagger #2 Mike Wallace (Michael Cashman, better known as Colin from [I]Eastenders[/I] or, to cult TV fans, the pilot from Doctor Who's [I]Time-Flight[/I]) sent on a dangerous mission through Russian borders. Although a more light-hearted episode is not unwelcome, and the low placing here is more a reflection of the quality of those above it, it does show that by the final season the programme was beginning to lose its bite, and Mackintosh's disappearance meant they were forced to quit while they were still ahead. [IMG]https://www.anorakzone.com/sandbaggers/firstprinciples.jpg[/IMG] [B]17 First Principles (1.1)[/B] Many TV shows have opening episodes that are weaker than the rest of the series as they struggle to introduce the concept and all the cast. Although this first episode of The Sandbaggers rewards more on rewatching, it possesses the necessary exposition that can unfortunately make it seem more plodding than the rest of the programme. The revelation that this won't be a typical spy series but something more cerebral is summed up by Burnside in the closing minutes: "Special Operations doesn't mean going in with all guns blazing. It means special planning, special care. Fully briefed agents in possession of all possible alternatives. If you want James Bond, go to your library. But if you want a successful operation, sit at your desk and think." The indication that Burnside has more steel than this episode otherwise suggests is then met with his threat to a foreign agent proposing a drink: "If I had a glass in my hand at this moment I'd shove it down your throat." [/QUOTE]
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