In 1934, four brilliant Cambridge students are recruited to spy for Russia. Fueled by youthful idealism, a passion for social justice and a talent for lying, they take huge personal risks to pass Britain's biggest secrets to Moscow.
Cast: Tom Hollander, Toby Stephens, Rupert Penry-Jones
12HDCC
Miniseries
4 episodes
- 1. Episode OneWhile at Cambridge university two students, Philby and Maclean, are approached by Intelligence officers and requested to spy. It does not take Philby too long to realise that it is not the British Intelligence services who want them, but the Russians. They agree to spy for the Russians and, once the school year ends, Kim is sent on assignment to Vienna, where he marries committed communist Lettie Friedman. Once back in England, Philby's runner,Blunt, tells him that the marriage is not in the interests of the mission, and Philby has to end it.12CC1 h 0 minMay 9, 2003
- 2. Episode TwoBurgess gets a job at the BBC.12CC1 h 0 minMay 16, 2003
- 3. Episode ThreeWith the German invasion of the Soviet Union, the spies find themselves working for the Allies.12CC1 h 0 minMay 23, 2003
- 4. Episode FourThe Soviets detonate an atom bomb and take the world by surprise.12CC1 h 0 minMay 30, 2003
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Cambridge Spies
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In 1934, four brilliant Cambridge students are recruited to spy for Russia. Fueled by youthful idealism, a passion for social justice and a talent for lying, they take huge personal risks to pass Britain's biggest secrets to Moscow.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Tim Fywell
- Created by
- Peter Moffat
