Ashenden (1991)
Synopsis
Four-part drama about a writer recruited into espionage work by British intelligence during the First World War. Based on the writings of Somerset Maugham
First Air Date: 1991-11-17
Last Air Date: 1991-12-08
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Top Cast
- Ian Bannen as N/A
- Alex Jennings as N/A
- Joss Ackland as N/A
- Jason Isaacs as Andrew Lehman
- Alfred Molina as Carmona
- Elizabeth McGovern as Aileen Somerville
- Alan Bennett as Grantly Caypor
- Harriet Walter as Giulia Lazzari
- Roger Hammond as British MP
- Nigel Harrison as First Detective
Seasons
None (1991)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Dark Woman
A traitorous actress is pressured by threats into enticing her terrorist lover to leave the safety of neutral Switzerland and join her in France, an ally of England.
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Ep. 2: The Traitor
A quiet Englishman, Caypor, has chosen to spend the war in Switzerland, as his wife is German. But Ashenden suspects he may be a spy, and may have to be killed.
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Ep. 3: Mister Harrington's Washing
Ashenden is sent to revolutionary Russia with funds for delivery to Kerensky, the Prime Minister of the Russian Provisional Government, who England supports.
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Ep. 4: The Hairless Mexican
Ashenden is joined by an eccentric assassin known as "the hairless Mexican" who is dangerous.
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