Wish Me Luck: Series One

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Wish Me Luck is a British drama series from 1987 that draws inspiration from the true accounts of women recruited by Britain’s Special Operations Executive during World War II. Set during the Nazi occupation of France, the story follows civilian women trained and sent behind enemy lines as undercover agents to gather intelligence for the Allies. Directed by Bill Hays and written by Jill Hyem, Lavinia Warner, and Michael Chaplin, the series stars Catherine Schell, Jane Asher, Julian Glover, and Trevor Peacock in a tense exploration of courage and danger during wartime.

This is the first season on a single DVD disc, containing six hours and forty minutes of programming and rated TV-14. Filmed on location in Britain and France, the series emphasizes strong female characters and historically grounded storytelling. Own this compelling wartime drama on physical media at a used price.