The fourth series of the British

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'' contains six episodes, which first aired between 7 November and 12 December 1987. Series 4 marks the final regular appearance of

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as Captain Hans Geering; though he returned for a one-off special appearance in Series 7.

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left at the end of the third series; though the exit of her character,

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, is not explained until the second episode of this series. This series also sees the first appearances of

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in the third episode, as the new café waitress; and in the same episode

Gavin Richards Gavin Richards (born 3 July 1946) is an English actor, writer and director. He is best known for playing Captain Alberto Bertorelli in the BBC sitcom Allo 'Allo!'' from 1987 to 1989 and Terry Raymond in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' b ...

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, the seconded Italian captain. The following episode names are those found on the British Region 2 DVD releases, with alternate region titles given below them.

Cast

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