Bernard Hepton stars as Albert Foiret, Angela Richards as Monique Duchamps, and Jan Francis as Natalie Chantraine in BBC’s 1970s WWII drama Secret Army.
Main cast
- Albert FoiretBernard Hepton1–3Main
- Monique DuchampsAngela Richards1–3Main
- Natalie ChantraineJan Francis1–3Main
- Lisa ‘Collette’ SwaegersJuliet Hammond-Hill2–3Main
- MikhailClifford Rose1–3Main
Supporting cast
- Major Erwin BrandtTerry Taplin1–3Supp
- Dr. Maurice de RuyterHugh Simon1–3Supp
- Yvonne BarnardBarbara Swinburne1–2Supp
- René JourdanRonald Hines1–3Supp
- ChristineSuzanna Hamilton2–3Supp
Guest & voice
- Major Robert QuentinBen Howard1Guest
- KarelDavid G. Morris1Guest
- Jean-LucAllan Surtees2Guest
- Flight Lieutenant David AtkinsTerence Conoley1Guest
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About this cast
Secret Army is a BBC television drama set in Belgium during World War II, following the efforts of a secret network, known as ‘Lifeline’, to help Allied airmen and others escape from occupied Europe. The series focuses on the café owners and members of the resistance who risk their lives to run the escape line.
FAQs
Who plays Albert Foiret in Secret Army?
Albert Foiret is played by Bernard Hepton, who was the central character running the Brussels café used as a front for the resistance.
Who plays Monique Duchamps in Secret Army?
Monique Duchamps is played by Angela Richards; she is the barmaid who becomes a key member of the Lifeline escape network.
Who plays Natalie Chantraine in Secret Army?
Natalie Chantraine is played by Jan Francis; she is a Belgian resistance worker and courier for the network.
How many seasons of Secret Army are there?
Secret Army ran for three seasons on BBC One from 1977 to 1979, with a total of 30 episodes.
Is Secret Army based on a true story?
Yes, the series was inspired by the real-life escape lines in occupied Belgium, particularly the Comet Line, but characters are fictional composite figures.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026