Miniseries

In 1934, four brilliant Cambridge men 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. Based on true events.

Episodes

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Episode 160 min2003-05-09

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.

Episode 260 min2003-05-16

Episode Two

Burgess gets a job at the BBC.

Episode 360 min2003-05-23

Episode Three

With the German invasion of the Soviet Union, the spies find themselves working for the Allies.

Episode 460 min2003-05-30

Episode Four

The Soviets detonate an atom bomb and take the world by surprise.

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Cast

Tom Hollander

Guy Burgess

Toby Stephens

Kim Philby

Rupert Penry-Jones

Donald Maclean

Samuel West

Anthony Blunt

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