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The Ipcress File
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The Ipcress File

Sun, Mar 6, 2022
  • Action & Adventure
  • Drama
  • War & Politics
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole
    as Harry Palmer
  • Lucy Boynton
    Lucy Boynton
    as Jean Courtney
  • Tom Hollander
    Tom Hollander
    as Major William Dalby
  • Ashley Thomas
    Ashley Thomas
    as Paul Maddox
  • Paul Higgins
    Paul Higgins
    as Minister
  • David Dencik
    David Dencik
    as Colonel Stok
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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended · 6 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Sun, Mar 6, 2022 · 47m

    During the Cold War, ex-smuggler Harry Palmer is enrolled as a reluctant but talented spy. Harry embarks on a dangerous undercover mission in Berlin.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Sun, Mar 6, 2022 · 47m

    Under the diligent eyes of agent Jean, Palmer's intuition edges them closer to the professor while gun-for-hire former MI6 man Randall is always one step ahead. A tip-off from a key witness draws Jean and Palmer closer to the truth but their discovery only opens the door to a more chilling mystery.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Sun, Mar 6, 2022 · 47m

    Harry 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.

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Sun, Mar 6, 2022 · 47m

    Dalby 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.

  • E5
    Episode 5
    Aired · Sun, Mar 6, 2022 · 47m

    Harry 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.

  • E6
    Episode 6
    Aired · Sun, Mar 6, 2022 · 48m

    Harry 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.