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Episode One

While 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.

English
  • Originally Aired May 9, 2003
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created August 4, 2016 by
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Name Type Role
Peter Moffat Writer
Adam Blackwood Guest Star
Patrick Kennedy Guest Star
Marcel Iures Guest Star
Stuart Laing Guest Star
Simon Woods Guest Star
Peter Eyre Guest Star
Daniel Hart Guest Star
Jenna Harrison Guest Star
Lisa Dillon Guest Star
Tim Fywell Director