As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.
Cast: Joe Cole, Lucy Boynton, Tom Hollander
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Miniseries
6 episodes
1. Episode 1Harry Palmer is serving as a working-class British sergeant in Berlin as the Cold War rages in the 1960s. Palmer is a sharp and savvy operator, with varied side-hustles that ultimately land him trouble with the law for crimes that could mean an eight-year stretch in a grim English military jail. But spotting Palmer’s potential, and his network in Berlin, an intelligence officer offers him a way to avoid prison by becoming a spy. His first case is The Ipcress File — a dangerous undercover mission on which Palmer must use his links to a man suspected of kidnapping a missing British nuclear scientist.NRCC47minMar 6, 2022
2. Episode 2A bomb explodes under Jean's car and only Harry's quick-thinking saves their lives. Harry spots a suspicious stranger tailing them who is identified as Randall, a former agent.NRCC47minMar 13, 2022
3. Episode 3Harry and Jean arrive in Beirut in hot pursuit of Randall, who is holding Professor Dawson. Meanwhile, Dalby holds a secret rendezvous with Stok, a Russian colonel.NRCC47minMar 20, 2022
4. Episode 4Dalby challenges General Cathcart, suspecting American involvement in Dawson's abduction. Harry and Jean head to the Pacific atoll where the neutron bomb is to be tested.NRCC47minMar 27, 2022
5. Episode 5Harry is handed over to the Chinese military where he is subjected to a bewildering regime of mental torture. Dalby's love for Dr Lavotchkin takes its toll on his judgement.NRCC47minApr 3, 2022
6. Episode 6Harry is tormented by what has been planted in his mind as his mission reaches its bloody climax and the stability of the free world is at stake.NRCC47minApr 10, 2022
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As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Len Deighton, John Hodge
- Studio
- ITV Studios
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English, German, French
