TV series

The Game

Name: The Game
Released: 2014
Cast: Tom Hughes, Jonathan Aris, Victoria Hamilton, Shaun Dooley, Brian Cox

2014· 1 season· 59 min episodesTV-14★ 7.3Ended

On BBC America — From BBC Cymru Wales · BBC Drama Productions

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Synopsis

"The Game" is a 1970s Cold War spy thriller set in the world of espionage. It tells the story of the invisible war fought by MI5 as it battles to protect the nation from the threats of the Cold War.

Themes

london, england england spy 1970s cold war soviet union kgb miniseries mi6 mi5

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upNov 5, 2014 · 59 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
London: 1972. When a defecting KGB officer, Arkady Malinov, reveals Operation Glass, a devastating Soviet plot that could change the course of the cold war, Daddy, the head of MI5, assembles a secret team to investigate. As the Soviets awaken a list of sleeper agents all over Britain, Daddy’s team must move swiftly to gain information about the plot. But when Joe Lambe, Daddy’s prized agent, becomes obsessed with the reappearance of a dangerous nemesis, a Soviet agent codenamed ‘Odin’, he risks letting his personal vendetta jeopardize the operation.
Guest stars: Scott Handy (David Hexton), Gabrielle Scharnitzky (Kitty), Nick Holder (Comic), James Northcote (Waiter), Andy Sanderson (Police marksman), Yana Yanezic (Katia), Hugh O'Brien (Gentleman (uncredited)), Velibor Topic (KGB Hood)
E2 Episode 2Nov 12, 2014 · 59 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
The next agent on the Soviet list, Tom Mallory, is a brutal man currently in prison for assault. Without his freedom, he can’t perform his task and bring MI5 one step closer to thwarting Operation Glass – leaving Daddy with a terrible choice. Joe, haunted by events in his past, continues to struggle with his lover’s killer’s role in the plot. But when it’s revealed that a possible nuclear strike is imminent, Joe makes a deadly decision to stop the information from falling into enemy hands.
Guest stars: Velibor Topic (KGB Hood), Steven Mackintosh (Tom Mallory), Emma Fielding (Valerie Parkwood), Georgina Rich (Alice), Jon Glover (Public Information Film Narrator), Riky Ash (Vasily), Carly Bramwell (Prostitute), Richard Buck (Plain Clothes Police Officer (uncredited))
E3 Episode 3Nov 19, 2014 · 59 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
The team discovers a sleeper agent with terrifying connections in the US military. Faced with a formidable foe who not only appears to be a traitor, but a trained spy with access to US bases, MI5 may be out of its league. Meanwhile, Daddy is on a mission of his own to secure the safe defection of his favorite Chinese dancer. But when his assistant, Wendy, goes to carry out the admin, Bobby Waterhouse catches wind and manipulates plans to gain information about Daddy’s secret life for his own personal gain.
Guest stars: Gemma Chan (Chen Mei), Anton Lesser (C), Rachael Stirling (Kate), Todd Boyce (Hank Chambers), Adam James (George), Yuri Klimov (Kasimir), Marcel Iureș (Arkady), Judy Parfitt (Hester Waterhouse)
E4 Episode 4Nov 26, 2014 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Discovering the KGB is one step ahead, Joe tries to convince the team to run a double agent scheme – a perilous game that understandably makes his colleagues uneasy. But with dangerous assassin Odin at large, the team is unsure KGB defector, Arkady, would risk his life to help them. Meanwhile, Alan grapples with a shocking discovery that could jeopardize his marriage to fellow agent and wife, Sarah. Bobby’s world begins to unravel when Daddy thwarts his attempts at ascendance and raises questions that threaten to destroy his career.
Guest stars: Marcel Iureș (Arkady), Alistair Petrie (Andrew), Jessica Boyde (Celine), Enzo Squillino Jr. (Hotel Proprietor), Goran Navojec (Bogdan Rodchenko), Andrew Bicknell (Martin), Judy Parfitt (Hester Waterhouse), Yevgeni Sitokhin (Odin)
E5 Episode 5Dec 3, 2014 · 59 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
The team is reeling from the shocking discovery of a mole among them, and as the Soviet plot continues unabated, it is up to Wendy to give the team the break they need. Meanwhile, when Sarah finds herself in danger, Alan is forced to make a decision that can make or break their relationship. Joe has trouble of his own when leaked information threatens the investigation and the lives of the team.
Guest stars: Rachael Stirling (Kate Wilkinson), Craig Conway (Philip Denmoor), David Verrey (Edgar), Victoria Alcock (Bath House Lady), Laurence Kinlan (IRA Man), Joe Egan (The Big Fella), Stefan Boehm (MI5 Clerk), Judy Parfitt (Hester Waterhouse)
E6 Episode 6Dec 10, 2014 · 59 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
The team is reeling from a KGB bombing and the mole’s confession, but with Operation Glass hurtling towards a shocking climax, MI5 is running out of time to piece the puzzle together and avert disaster. Bobby and Wendy make a crucial discovery which could have implications at the highest levels of government.
Guest stars: Yevgeni Sitokhin (Odin), Tim Bentinck (Home Secretary), Jay Simpson (Colin Blakefield), Richard McCabe (Prime Minister), Liz Sutherland (Chinese Restaurant Owner), Julia Krynke (Embassy Woman), Laurentiu Possa (Hood), Hermione Gulliford (Secretary to the Home Secretary)