Episode 7

The story of the CIA, told from the inside out by veteran agent Eloise Page. Starring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Johnny Flynn.

In Episode 7... 1959–1960. The global order is shifting fast. Revolution erupts in Cuba. John Foster Dulles, the fading architect of America’s Cold War stance, is gravely ill. In the Congo, chaos reigns—drawing urgent attention from Washington. To the CIA, it’s not just rebellion; it’s the next major front in the Cold War. As Eisenhower’s presidency winds down, the U.S. races to contain Soviet influence in Africa. The temperature is rising—and it’s Kennedy who’ll be handed the fuse.

Cast:

Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall

Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris

Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn

Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend

Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia

President Eisenhower..........Kerry Shale

John Foster Dulles..........Nathan Osgood

Clover Dulles..........Laurel Lefkow

Richard Bissell..........Ian Porter

Julia Helms..........Carin Chea

Christian Herter..........Raad Rawi

Patrice Lumumba..........Jonathan Nyati

Larry Devlin..........Patrick Poletti

Doctor..........Greg Lockett

Macy Dulles..........Flynn Ivo

All other parts were played by members of the cast

Written by Greg Haddrick

Created by Greg Haddrick & Jeremy Fox

Directed by John Scott Dryden

Original music by Sacha Puttnam

Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova

Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel

Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch

Trails: Jack Soper

Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Paul Clark & Paul Clark

Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman

Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz

Director: John Scott Dryden

Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn

Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4