Synopsis
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
Episodes
Season 11E1The Dark WomanA 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.55m2E2The TraitorA 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.55m3E3Mister Harrington's WashingAshenden is sent to revolutionary Russia with funds for delivery to Kerensky, the Prime Minister of the Russian Provisional Government, who England supports.55m4E4The Hairless MexicanAshenden is joined by an eccentric assassin known as "the hairless Mexican" who is dangerous.55m
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