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COLLECTION · Series · 1991

Ashenden

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

Source: TMDB
* 6.0 (1)
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Directors
Christopher Morahan
Runtime
55 min/ep
Release
17/11/1991
Score
6.0 / 10 (1)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
4 episodes · 1991
Episode 1. The Dark Woman
1991-11-17 · 55 min

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.

Episode 2. The Traitor
1991-11-24 · 55 min

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.

Episode 3. Mister Harrington's Washing
1991-12-01 · 55 min

Ashenden is sent to revolutionary Russia with funds for delivery to Kerensky, the Prime Minister of the Russian Provisional Government, who England supports.

Episode 4. The Hairless Mexican
1991-12-08 · 55 min

Ashenden is joined by an eccentric assassin known as "the hairless Mexican" who is dangerous.

Cast by season
Ian Bannen
Ian Bannen
Alex Jennings
Alex Jennings
Joss Ackland
Joss Ackland
Jason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs
Andrew Lehman
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