Summer of Rockets
Samuel, a Russian-born Jewish inventor who specialises in the development of hearing aids, is tasked with a secret mission by MI5 to use his technological expertise to contribute to western Cold War efforts. Following the tensions of the space race and the first hydrogen bomb test, Samuel's efforts factor in to the emergence of the modern world.
Cast: Toby Stephens, Keeley Hawes, Linus Roache
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Episode 1During the tumultuous summer of 1958, Samuel prepares to launch his new invention, which is attracting some suspicious followers, before meeting the mysterious Kathleen.TV-14CC1 h 0 minMay 22, 2019
2. Episode 2The secret service tasks Samuel with spying on the Shaws in exchange for an order of his invention, and Hannah discovers that Kathleen has a tragic family secret.TV-14CC1 h 0 minMay 29, 2019
3. Episode 3Samuel spies on his new friends while his relationship with Kathleen intensifies. Hannah and Kathleen investigate Anthony’s disappearance.TV-14CC1 h 0 minJun 5, 2019
4. Episode 4Kathleen visits the boarding house in search of Anthony, but has no luck. Armstrong explains to Samuel that they have reason to believe that people connected with the Shaw family could be enemies of the state. Not knowing who to believe, Samuel confronts Mr Field.TV-14CC1 h 0 minJun 12, 2019
5. Episode 5After the shooting, Field places the Petruhkin home and factory under protection. Samuel makes his own plans and goes into hiding where he meets Kathleen in secret.TV-14CC1 h 0 minJun 19, 2019
6. Episode 6Samuel learns the truth about the Shaws and the MI5 men. His is invited to an extraordinary secret meeting, while Hannah becomes increasingly worried about her father’s safety.TV-14CC1 h 0 minJun 26, 2019
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Summer of Rockets
Samuel, a Russian-born Jewish inventor who specialises in the development of hearing aids, is tasked with a secret mission by MI5 to use his technological expertise to contribute to western Cold War efforts. Following the tensions of the space race and the first hydrogen bomb test, Samuel's efforts factor in to the emergence of the modern world.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jean Holdsworth, Helen Flint
- Studio
- Little Island Productions
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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