Cambridge Spies

Episode 01

Episode One

May 9, 2003 · 60 min

While at Cambridge university two students, Philby and Maclean, are approached by Intelligence officers and requested to spy. It does not take Philby too long to realise that it is not the British Intelligence services who want them, but the Russians. They agree to spy for the Russians and, once the school year ends, Kim is sent on assignment to Vienna, where he marries committed communist Lettie Friedman. Once back in England, Philby's runner,Blunt, tells him that the marriage is not in the interests of the mission, and Philby has to end it.

Episode 02

Episode Two

May 16, 2003 · 60 min

Burgess gets a job at the BBC.

Episode 03

Episode Three

May 23, 2003 · 60 min

With the German invasion of the Soviet Union, the spies find themselves working for the Allies.

Episode 04

Episode Four

May 30, 2003 · 60 min

The Soviets detonate an atom bomb and take the world by surprise.