Episode #1.4 (4 Jun. 2002)
"Spooks" Episode #1.4 (original title)

During riots in advance of US President Bush's visit to London, the MI-5 team observe Peter Salter among the agitators. Salter is a legendary agent and neither Zoe or Danny are quite sure ... See full summary »

Stars:

Jenny Agutter, Richard Armitage, Joanne Baxter

Cast

Episode uncredited cast:
Jenny Agutter	...	Tessa Phillips (uncredited)
Richard Armitage	...	Armed Police Officer (uncredited)
Joanne Baxter	...	Cheeky Girl 2 (uncredited)
Heather Cave	...	Maisie Simm (uncredited)
Gabriel Crosse	...	Policeman (uncredited)
Bronwen Davies	...	Andrea (uncredited)
Robert Finan	...	Penguin Man (uncredited)
Peter Firth	...	Harry Pearce (uncredited)
Sarah Goodchild	...	Cheeky Girl #1 (uncredited)
Esther Hall	...	Ellie Simm (uncredited)
Keeley Hawes	...	Zoe Reynolds (uncredited)
Anthony Head	...	Peter Salter (uncredited)
Jukka Hiltunen	...	Horst (uncredited)
Christopher Jupe	...	Waiter (uncredited)
Patrick Kennedy	...	Radio Operator (uncredited)

Storyline

During riots in advance of US President Bush's visit to London, the MI-5 team observe Peter Salter among the agitators. Salter is a legendary agent and neither Zoe or Danny are quite sure what to do. When they report what they saw to Harry Pearce, he instructs them to remove any reference to Salter from their reports and to forget what they saw. Turns out Harry is running Salter on a special op in cooperation with MI-6. They are trying to nab a well known anarchist who is in the UK to stir up trouble. As the investigation progresses however, Salter's loyalty is called into question. Zoe has another problem when she suspects Tessa of embezzling funds. Tom meanwhile finally has to admit to Ellie what he really does for a living. She doesn't take it all well and she insists that he tell her daughter Maisie the truth or she will leave him.

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Plot Keywords:

mi5 | anarchist | protest march | wales | presidential visit | 

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 June 2002 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Tower Bridge Business Complex, Bermondsey, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kudos Film and Television, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min 59 min (original) 52 min (cut)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

There is a partially obscured motto on the blackboard in Salter's room. In full, it reads: "Big A, little a, Bouncing B. The System's going to get you but it won't get me!"

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Quotes

Ellie Simm: So, now you know that I'm not bin Laden's sister, you can tell me?
Tom Quinn: I was scared that if I told you, you'd leave and everything flowed from that, I want to be with you.
Ellie Simm: No, everything flows from 'can I trust you?'
[pause]
Ellie Simm: Is Matthew your real name?
Tom Quinn: No.

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