8.2

Spooks•Season 4•Episode 1

The Special (1)

8.2/10 · 349 votesSep 12, 2005

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 4•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byAntonia Bird

Written byBen Richards

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Seasons10

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Season 4 Episodes10

The Special (1)

The Special (2)

Divided They Fall

Road Trip

The Book

The Innocent

Syria

The Russian

The Sting

Diana

Cast7

Peter Firth

Harry Pearce

Nicola Walker

Ruth Evershed

Hugh Simon

Malcolm Wynn-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

Adam Carter

Anna Chancellor

Juliet Shaw

Rory MacGregor

Colin Wells

Raza Jaffrey

Zafar Younis

Crew5

Antonia Bird

Director

Ben Richards

Writer

Nigel Willoughby

Director of Photography

Jamie Pearson

Editor

Patrick Moore

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Special (1)" is episode 1 of Spooks season 4. It scored 8.2/10 from 349 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Antonia Bird and written by Ben Richards, it aired on September 12, 2005.

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