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''SS-GB'' is [[TheShowOfTheBooks the television adaptation]] of Creator/LenDeighton's [[Literature/{{SSGB}} novel of the same name]] which was first published back in 1978. It aired on [[Creator/TheBBC BBC One]], the first episode being broadcast on 19 February 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and Creator/JamesCosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.

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''SS-GB'' is [[TheShowOfTheBooks the television adaptation]] of Creator/LenDeighton's [[Literature/{{SSGB}} novel of the same name]] name which was first published back in 1978. It aired on [[Creator/TheBBC BBC One]], the first episode being broadcast on 19 February 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and Creator/JamesCosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.
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* FriendInThePress: [[ForeignCorrespondent Barbara Barga]] is an charismatic and driven American reporter stationed in Nazi occupied Britain, who quickly forms a relationship with Detective Superintendent [[WildCard Douglas Archer]]. Archer in turn quickly see's the advantage of Barbara's support, as well as that stemming from the fact she is a citizen a neutral power the Nazis are hoping to keep favourable relationships with.

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* FriendInThePress: [[ForeignCorrespondent Barbara Barga]] is an charismatic and driven American reporter stationed in Nazi occupied Britain, who quickly forms a relationship with Detective Superintendent [[WildCard Douglas Archer]]. Archer in turn quickly see's the advantage of Barbara's support, as well as that stemming from the fact she is a citizen of a neutral power the Nazis are hoping to keep favourable relationships with.
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* FriendInThePress: [[ForeignCorrespondent Barbara Barga]] is an charismatic and driven American reporter stationed in [[AlternateHistoryNaziVictory Nazi occupied Britain]], who quickly forms a relationship with Detective Superintendent [[WildCard Douglas Archer]]. Archer in turn quickly see's the advantage of Barbara's support, as well as that stemming from the fact she is a citizen a neutral power the Nazis are hoping to keep favourable relationships with.

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* FriendInThePress: [[ForeignCorrespondent Barbara Barga]] is an charismatic and driven American reporter stationed in [[AlternateHistoryNaziVictory Nazi occupied Britain]], Britain, who quickly forms a relationship with Detective Superintendent [[WildCard Douglas Archer]]. Archer in turn quickly see's the advantage of Barbara's support, as well as that stemming from the fact she is a citizen a neutral power the Nazis are hoping to keep favourable relationships with.
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* FriendInThePress: [[ForeignCorrespondent Barbara Barga]] is an charismatic and driven American reporter stationed in [[AlternateHistoryNaziVictory Nazi occupied Britain]], who quickly forms a relationship with Detective Superintendent [[WildCard Douglas Archer]]. Archer in turn quickly see's the advantage of Barbara's support, as well as that stemming from the fact she is a citizen a neutral power the Nazis are hoping to keep favourable relationships with.
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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name]] which was first published back in 1978. It aired on [[Creator/TheBBC BBC One]], the first episode being broadcast on 19 February 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and Creator/JamesCosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.

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''SS-GB'' is [[TheShowOfTheBooks the television adaptation adaptation]] of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks [[Literature/{{SSGB}} novel of the same name]] which was first published back in 1978. It aired on [[Creator/TheBBC BBC One]], the first episode being broadcast on 19 February 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and Creator/JamesCosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.
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* BaitAndSwitch: The series opens with a Spitfire flying over London to triumphal music. Turns out it's a captured Spitfire being presented to the Soviets to celebrate the Nazi victory.
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* AlternateHistory: ''SS-GB'' is set in an alternate 1941, several months after a successful German invasion of Britain which followed the Luftwaffe's victory in the Battle of Britain. As a result of this, the German invasion of the Soviet Union never happened, which is why the Nazi-Soviet Pact of 1939 still stands.

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* AlternateHistory: AlternateHistoryNaziVictory: ''SS-GB'' is set in an alternate 1941, several months after a successful German invasion of Britain the United Kingdom which followed the Luftwaffe's victory in the Battle of Britain. As a result of this, the German invasion of the Soviet Union never happened, which is why the Nazi-Soviet Pact of 1939 still stands.

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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It aired on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and Creator/JamesCosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.

It's set in a 1941 where Nazi Germany (with help from the Soviets, whose pact with them never fell apart, and the Italians) were able to succeed in winning the Battle of Britain campaign. In the aftermath, most of the Royal Family and government are forced to exile by fleeing to North America and Commonwealth countries in the Carribean and Oceania. Meanwhile, the Nazis have imprisoned King George VI and executed Winston Churchill, with an interim government established.

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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name name]] which was first published back in 1978]]. 1978. It aired on [[Creator/TheBBC BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, One]], the first episode being broadcast on 19 February 19, 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and Creator/JamesCosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.

It's set in a 1941 where Nazi Germany (with help from the Soviets, whose pact with them never fell apart, and the Italians) were able to succeed in winning the Battle of Britain campaign. In the aftermath, most of the Royal Family and government are forced to exile by fleeing to North America and Commonwealth countries in the Carribean Caribbean and Oceania. Meanwhile, the Nazis have imprisoned King George VI and executed Winston Churchill, with an interim government established.




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* AlternateHistory: ''SS-GB'' is set in an alternate 1941, several months after a successful German invasion of Britain which followed the Luftwaffe's victory in the Battle of Britain. As a result of this, the German invasion of the Soviet Union never happened, which is why the Nazi-Soviet Pact of 1939 still stands.



* LaResistance: A resistance force was formed after the occupation to take out Nazi forces as well as collaborators.

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* LaResistance: A British resistance force was formed after the occupation to take out Nazi forces the German occupiers as well as collaborators.
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Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer of the Metropolitan Police Service is called in to investigate a case of murder involving a well-known person in the black market. But afterwards, he realizes that the case is bigger than it looks when the Germans began to get involved, [[JurisdictionFriction getting in the way of the MPS]] in figuring out what the significance of the case is. Archer later finds out that it has something to do with the imprisoned monarch...

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Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer of the Metropolitan Police Service is called in to investigate a case of murder involving a well-known person in the black market. But afterwards, he realizes that the case is bigger than it looks when the Germans began to get involved, [[JurisdictionFriction getting in the way of the MPS]] in figuring Met's way]] as he tries to figure out what the significance of the case is. Archer later finds out that it has something to do with the imprisoned monarch...



* LesCollaborateurs: The main character, plus the rest of the Metropolitan Police Service and the British puppet government, work with the German occupiers.

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* LesCollaborateurs: The main character, plus the rest of the Metropolitan Police Service and the British puppet government, work with the German occupiers.



* SecretPolice: The Gestapo have set up shop in the building right next to the Metropolitan Police Service.

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* SecretPolice: The Gestapo have set up shop in the building right next to the Metropolitan Police Service.Scotland Yard.

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* LesCollaborateurs: The main character, plus the rest of the Metropolitan Police Service and the British puppet government, work with the German occupiers.


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* LesCollaborateurs: The main character, plus the rest of the Metropolitan Police Service and the British puppet government, work with the German occupiers.
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It's set in 1941 where Nazi Germany (with help from the Italians) were able to succeed in winning the Battle of Britain campaign. In the aftermath, most of the Royal Family and government are forced to exile by fleeing to North America and Commonwealth countries in the Carribean and Oceania. Meanwhile, the Nazis have imprisoned King George VI and executed Winston Churchill, with an interim government established.

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It's set in a 1941 where Nazi Germany (with help from the Soviets, whose pact with them never fell apart, and the Italians) were able to succeed in winning the Battle of Britain campaign. In the aftermath, most of the Royal Family and government are forced to exile by fleeing to North America and Commonwealth countries in the Carribean and Oceania. Meanwhile, the Nazis have imprisoned King George VI and executed Winston Churchill, with an interim government established.
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* InterserviceRivalry: Between the SS and the Heer. It's usually bad to the point that Harry was caught in a Heer sweep that Kellerman had to intervene with to get him released.

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* InterserviceRivalry: Between the SS and the Heer. It's usually bad to the point that Harry was caught in a Heer sweep that and Kellerman had to intervene with to get him released.

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* LesCollaborateurs: The main character, plus the rest of the Metropolitan Police Service and the British puppet government, work with the German occupiers.



* SecretPolice: The Gestapo have set up shop in the building right next to the London Metropolitan Police.

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* SecretPolice: The Gestapo have set up shop in the building right next to the London Metropolitan Police.Police Service.
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* SecretPolice: The Gestapo have set up shop in the building right next to the London Metropolitan Police.
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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It airs on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and Creator/JamesCosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.

It's set in 1941 where Nazi Germany (with help from the Italians) were able to succeed in winning the Battle of Britain campaign. In the aftermath, most of the Royal Family and government are forced to exile by fleeing to North America and Commonwealth countries in the Carribean and Oceania. Meanwhile, the Nazis have imprisoned King George VI and executed Winston Churchill with an interim government established.

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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It airs aired on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and Creator/JamesCosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.

It's set in 1941 where Nazi Germany (with help from the Italians) were able to succeed in winning the Battle of Britain campaign. In the aftermath, most of the Royal Family and government are forced to exile by fleeing to North America and Commonwealth countries in the Carribean and Oceania. Meanwhile, the Nazis have imprisoned King George VI and executed Winston Churchill Churchill, with an interim government established.



* InterserviceRivalry: Between the SS and the Heer. It's usually bad to the point that Harry was caught in a Heer sweep that Kellerman had to intervene to get him released.

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* InterserviceRivalry: Between the SS and the Heer. It's usually bad to the point that Harry was caught in a Heer sweep that Kellerman had to intervene with to get him released.



* StateSec: Gestapo has a contingent stationed in Britain as part of maintaining control.

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* StateSec: Gestapo The SS has a contingent stationed in Britain as part of maintaining control.

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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It airs on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and James Cosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.

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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It airs on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and James Cosmo.Creator/JamesCosmo. The show aired five episodes as a mini-series.
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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It airs on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and James Cosmo. The show is scheduled to air five episodes as a mini-series.

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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It airs on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and James Cosmo. The show is scheduled to air aired five episodes as a mini-series.
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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It airs on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Sam Riley, Kate Bosworth and James Cosmo. The show is scheduled to air five episodes as a mini-series.

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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It airs on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Sam Riley, Creator/SamRiley, Kate Bosworth and James Cosmo. The show is scheduled to air five episodes as a mini-series.
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* EnemyMine: [[spoiler:The Heer is willing to assist British officials who appear to be working with the interim government, the US and British officials in exile to bring King George VI from house arrest, if only to rub the SS in the face with it.]]
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Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer of the Metropolitan Police Service is called in to investigate a case of murder involving a well-known person in the black market. But afterwards, he realizes that the case is bigger than it looks when the Germans began to get involved, [[JurisdictionFriction getting in the way of the MPS]] in figuring out what the significance of the case is.

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Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer of the Metropolitan Police Service is called in to investigate a case of murder involving a well-known person in the black market. But afterwards, he realizes that the case is bigger than it looks when the Germans began to get involved, [[JurisdictionFriction getting in the way of the MPS]] in figuring out what the significance of the case is.
is. Archer later finds out that it has something to do with the imprisoned monarch...



* InterserviceRivalry: Between the SS and the Heer. It's usually bad to the point that Harry was caught in a SS sweep that Kellerman had to intervene to get him released.

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* InterserviceRivalry: Between the SS and the Heer. It's usually bad to the point that Harry was caught in a SS Heer sweep that Kellerman had to intervene to get him released.
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* InterserviceRivalry: Between the SS and the Heer. It's usually bad to the point that Harry was caught in a SS sweep that Kellerman had to intervene to get him released.
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* DrivingQuestion: Is the murder case in Scotland Yard's hands part of a much bigger plot regarding German occupation of the UK?

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* DrivingQuestion: Is the murder case in Scotland Yard's the Metropolitan Police's hands part of a much bigger plot regarding German occupation of the UK?
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* Ghostapo: In the second episode, Himmler is shown to be looking at photos that contain occultic images. TruthInTelevision since Himmler was very interested in them during the war.

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* Ghostapo: {{Ghostapo}}: In the second episode, Himmler is shown to be looking at photos that contain occultic images. TruthInTelevision since Himmler was very interested in them during the war.
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* Ghostapo: In the second episode, Himmler is shown to be looking at photos that contain occultic images. TruthInTelevision since Himmler was very interested in them during the war.
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Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate a case of murder involving a well-known person in the black market. But afterwards, he realizes that the case is bigger than it looks when the Germans began to get involved, [[JurisdictionFriction getting in the way of both SY and the Metropolitan Police]] in figuring out what the significance of the case is.

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Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer of Scotland Yard the Metropolitan Police Service is called in to investigate a case of murder involving a well-known person in the black market. But afterwards, he realizes that the case is bigger than it looks when the Germans began to get involved, [[JurisdictionFriction getting in the way of both SY and the Metropolitan Police]] MPS]] in figuring out what the significance of the case is.
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''SS-GB'' is the television adaptation of Creator/LenDeighton's [[TheShowOfTheBooks novel of the same name published back in 1978]]. It airs on BBC One and by BBC to countries that wish to air it, the first episode broadcast on February 19, 2017. It stars Sam Riley, Kate Bosworth and James Cosmo. The show is scheduled to air five episodes as a mini-series.

It's set in 1941 where Nazi Germany (with help from the Italians) were able to succeed in winning the Battle of Britain campaign. In the aftermath, most of the Royal Family and government are forced to exile by fleeing to North America and Commonwealth countries in the Carribean and Oceania. Meanwhile, the Nazis have imprisoned King George VI and executed Winston Churchill with an interim government established.

Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate a case of murder involving a well-known person in the black market. But afterwards, he realizes that the case is bigger than it looks when the Germans began to get involved, [[JurisdictionFriction getting in the way of both SY and the Metropolitan Police]] in figuring out what the significance of the case is.

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* DrivingQuestion: Is the murder case in Scotland Yard's hands part of a much bigger plot regarding German occupation of the UK?
* LaResistance: A resistance force was formed after the occupation to take out Nazi forces as well as collaborators.
* SceneryGorn: The first episode shows ruins of well-known places such as Buckingham Palace, cordoned off by Wehrmacht soldiers.
* StateSec: Gestapo has a contingent stationed in Britain as part of maintaining control.
* TheShowOfTheBooks: Based on the novel of the same name.
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