Ashenden

1991 - 1991

The Dark Woman

17th November 1991

Episode 1

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.

The Traitor

24th November 1991

Episode 2

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.

Mister Harrington's Washing

1st December 1991

Episode 3

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

The Hairless Mexican

8th December 1991

Episode 4

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

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Ian Bannen•Alex Jennings•Joss Ackland

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

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