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A romance between an MI6 code genius and a man working dead-end jobs promises happiness for both. But tragedy strikes when the spy vanishes in suspicious circumstances.

A romance between an MI6 code genius and a man working dead-end jobs promises happiness for both. But tragedy strikes when the spy dies in suspicious circumstances, forcing his lover to pursue the dangerous truth behind his death. Out of his depth in the world of espionage, Danny seeks help from his wise mentor Scottie, embarking on a journey where no-one is what they seem.

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Mon 9 Nov 201521:00
BBC Two

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DannyBen Whishaw
AlexEdward Holcroft
PavelJosef Altin
SaraZrinka Cvitesic
ScottieJim Broadbent
GeishaTatsuji Mikajri
Detective TaylorSamantha Spiro
Danny's LawyerRichard Cunningham
DirectorJakob Verbruggen
ProducerGuy Heeley
Executive ProducerTim Bevan
Executive ProducerEric Fellner
Executive ProducerJuliette Howell
Executive ProducerTom Rob Smith
WriterTom Rob Smith

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