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Series · 1967 – 1972 · Action & Adventure

Callan

David Callan, only good at one thing, well maybe two, killing people and collecting toy soldiers.

★7.2 1967 – 1972 4 Seasons TV-MA

Callan is the title of a British television series set in the murky world of espionage. Originally produced by ABC Weekend Television and later Thames Television, it was aired on the ITV network over four seasons spread out between 1967 and 1972. The series starred Edward Woodward as David Callan, a reluctant professional killer for a shadowy branch of the British Government's intelligence services known as 'the Section'.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 44 episodes

A Magnum for Schneider (pilot)

Episode 01

A Magnum for Schneider (pilot)

Feb 6, 1967 · 50 min

Hunter, head of the Section, requires the services of his best operative, David Callan. Callan had been 'retired' from the service due to his growing conscience, disrespect for orders, and concerns about the people he was ordered to eliminate. Callan now working as a bookkeeper, a job he despises, is offered to be reinstated into the Section if he kills Schneider, an international arms dealer.

The Good Ones Are All Dead

Episode 02

The Good Ones Are All Dead

Jul 8, 1967 · 50 min

Under threat of being placed in a red file, Callan is coerced into helping the Section hand over an ex-SS officer, Strauss, to the Israelis.

Goodbye, Nobby Clarke

Episode 03

Goodbye, Nobby Clarke

Jul 15, 1967 · 50 min

Callan must stop an old friend, Clarke, from going back to Africa, where he was training mercenaries, else Hunter will have Clarke killed.

Death of Robert E. Lee

Episode 04

Death of Robert E. Lee

Jul 22, 1967 · 50 min

Two CIA agents request the help of Hunter's Section in killing a Chinese agent, who has been trading in nuclear secrets. But his real mission in England is to kill Hunter.

Goodness Burns Too Bright

Episode 05

Goodness Burns Too Bright

Jul 29, 1967 · 50 min

Callan is lured into going to Berlin, where Hunter wants to use him as a sacrificial lamb to facilitate the planting of a British mole.

But's He's a Lord, Mr. Callan

Episode 06

But's He's a Lord, Mr. Callan

Aug 5, 1967 · 50 min

Hunter wants Callan to stop a blackmailing Lord from selling the negatives used in the blackmail to all and sundry.

You Should Have Got Here Sooner

Episode 07

You Should Have Got Here Sooner

Aug 12, 1967 · 50 min

When somebody beats Lonely up, and Callan finds out who it was he turns the table on Hunter.

About the series

Callan poster
Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 11 votes

Synopsis

Callan is the title of a British television series set in the murky world of espionage. Originally produced by ABC Weekend Television and later Thames Television, it was aired on the ITV network over four seasons spread out between 1967 and 1972. The series starred Edward Woodward as David Callan, a reluctant professional killer for a shadowy branch of the British Government's intelligence services known as 'the Section'.

Action & AdventureDrama

Cast

5 principal cast

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

David Callan

Russell Hunter

Russell Hunter

Lonely

Anthony Valentine

Mears

William Squire

William Squire

Hunter

Patrick Mower

Patrick Mower

Cross

Where to watch Callan

Callan is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure has 4 seasons and 44 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 11 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Callan have?

Callan has 4 seasons with 44 episodes in total.

Is Callan still on the air?

Callan has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Callan?

Callan airs on ITV1.

When did Callan first air?

Callan first aired on February 6, 1967.

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