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TV series / 2003
Cambridge Spies
Episode directors
Tim Fywell
In 1934, four brilliant Cambridge students 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.
The story
In 1934, four brilliant Cambridge students 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.
The seasons
Season 1
Miniseries
Season details
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.
Cast
Tom HollanderGuy Burgess
Toby StephensKim Philby
Rupert Penry-JonesDonald Maclean
Samuel WestAnthony Blunt
Stuart LaingJack Hewit
Patrick KennedyJulian Bell
Marcel IureșOtto
Imelda StauntonThe Queen
Anna-Louise PlowmanMelinda Maclean
Ronald PickupColonel Winter
Colin HigginsPorter
Simon WoodsCharlie Givens
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Jenna HarrisonMiriam Block
Leon LissekProf. Bruno Klein
Simon JonesSir Michael Boal
Julian FirthPrince of Wales
Benedict CumberbatchEdward Hand
Anthony AndrewsKing George VI
Lucy RussellAileen Furse
James FoxLord Halifax
Daniel HartMichael Frank
Adam BlackwoodOliver Lester
Peter EyreArthur Quigley
Nicholas BurnsRightwing Student
Lisa DillonLitzi Friedman
Michael ParkhouseFirst BBC Man
Miles RichardsonSecond BBC Man
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