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Legacy

Cold War thriller set in 1974. When a trainee MI6 spy is asked to 'turn' a Russian diplomat he knew at university, he discovers a shocking revelation about his own family.

Intense and emotionally charged Cold War thriller set in 1974, based on the novel by Alan Judd.

As the three-day week, petrol rationing and industrial strife plunge Britain into a state of emergency, MI6 trainee spy Charles Thoroughgood is asked to reconnect with an old university friend, Russian diplomat Viktor Koslov, with a view to 'turning' him. Viktor has his own agenda though, and reveals a shocking truth about Charles's own family that threatens to derail him, both personally and professionally.

Charles is catapulted into a dangerous personal odyssey to uncover the truth but finds himself drawn into a lethal KGB plot to mount an attack within the UK. His life is further complicated by a relationship with the wife of another agent, which forces him to realise that betrayal can take many forms.

1 hour, 29 minutes

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Sun 10 Aug 2014 23:20

The Cold War Season

The Cold War Season
Exploring the cultural and political impact of a conflict that divided the world.

Legacy Media Pack

Legacy Media Pack
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Credits

Role Contributor
Charles Thoroughgood Charlie Cox
Anna March Romola Garai
Viktor Koslov Andrew Scott
Hugo March Christian McKay
Hookey Simon Russell Beale
Gerry Richard McCabe
Eva Pym Olivia Grant
Martha Geraldine James
Joyce Thoroughgood Tessa Peake-Jones
Annikov Robert Ashby
Rhykov Alec Utgoff
Emily Charlotte Randle
Director Pete Travis

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