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The Game
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The Game

Wed, Nov 5, 2014
  • War & Politics
  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Comedy
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

"The Game" is a 1970s Cold War spy thriller set in the world of espionage. It tells the story of the invisible war fought by MI5 as it battles to protect the nation from the threats of the Cold War.

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Where to watch

Streaming on

  • BBC America↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Tom Hughes
    Tom Hughes
    as Joe Lambe
  • Jonathan Aris
    Jonathan Aris
    as Alan Montag
  • Victoria Hamilton
    Victoria Hamilton
    as Sarah Montag
  • Shaun Dooley
    Shaun Dooley
    as DC Jim Fenchurch
  • Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    as Daddy
  • Paul Ritter
    Paul Ritter
    as Bobby Waterhouse
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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 · Thu, Nov 6, 2014 · 60m

    London: 1972. When a defecting KGB officer, Arkady Malinov, reveals Operation Glass, a devastating Soviet plot that could change the course of the cold war, Daddy, the head of MI5, assembles a secret team to investigate. As the Soviets awaken a list of sleeper agents all over Britain, Daddy's team must move swiftly to gain information about the plot.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Thu, Nov 13, 2014 · 60m

    The next agent on the Soviet list, Tom Mallory, is a brutal man currently in prison for assault. Without his freedom, he can't perform his task and bring MI5 one-step closer to thwarting Operation Glass - leaving Daddy with a terrible choice. Joe, haunted by events in his past, continues to struggle with his lover's killer's role in the plot.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Thu, Nov 20, 2014 · 60m

    The team discovers a sleeper agent with terrifying connections in the US military. Faced with a formidable foe who not only appears to be a traitor, but a trained spy with access to US bases, MI5 may be out of its league. Meanwhile, Daddy is on a mission of his own to secure the safe defection of his favourite Chinese dancer.

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Thu, Nov 27, 2014 · 60m

    Discovering the KGB is one-step ahead, Joe tries to convince the team to run a double agent scheme - a perilous game that understandably makes his colleagues uneasy. But with dangerous assassin Odin at large, the team is unsure KGB defector, Arkady, would risk his life to help them. Meanwhile, Alan grapples with a shocking discovery that could jeopardize his marriage to fellow agent and wife, Sarah.

  • E5
    Episode 5
    Aired · Thu, Dec 4, 2014 · 60m

    The team is reeling from the shocking discovery of a mole among them, and as the Soviet plot continues unabated, it is up to Wendy to give the team the break they need. Meanwhile, when Sarah finds herself in danger, Alan is forced to make a decision that can make or break their relationship. Joe has trouble of his own when leaked information threatens the investigation and the lives of the team.

  • E6
    Episode 6
    Aired · Thu, Dec 11, 2014 · 60m

    The team is reeling from a KGB bombing and the mole's confession, but with Operation Glass hurtling towards a shocking climax, MI5 is running out of time to piece the puzzle together and avert disaster. Bobby and Wendy make a crucial discovery, which could have implications at the highest levels of government.