A Perfect Spy (1987-1987)
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- 6h 14min
- Thriller
- 04 Nov 1987 (UK)
- TV Mini Series
This is the story of Magnus Pym, from his childhood to the end of his career in middle age. As a young man, there is little doubt that his father Rick was the most influential character in...
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- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Ray McAnally | ... |
Rick Pym
(6 episodes, 1987)
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Rüdiger Weigang | ... |
Axel
(6 episodes, 1987)
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| Alan Howard | ... |
Jack Brotherhood
(6 episodes, 1987)
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| Peter Egan | ... |
Magnus Pym
(5 episodes, 1987)
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| Jane Booker | ... |
Mary Pym
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(5 episodes, 1987)
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| Tim Healy | ... |
Syd Lemon
(5 episodes, 1987)
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| Peggy Ashcroft | ... |
Miss Dubber
(3 episodes, 1987)
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| Andy de la Tour | ... |
Muspole
(3 episodes, 1987)
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| Jack Ellis | ... |
Perce Loft
(3 episodes, 1987)
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| Benedict Taylor | ... |
Magnus Pym
(2 episodes, 1987)
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Leonard Preston | ... |
Fergus
(2 episodes, 1987)
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Sarah Bullen | ... |
Kate
(2 episodes, 1987)
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Madeline Church | ... |
Georgie
(2 episodes, 1987)
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Paul Daneman | ... |
Bo Brammell
(2 episodes, 1987)
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| Peter Sands | ... |
Nigel
(2 episodes, 1987)
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Lesley Nightingale | ... |
Sabina
(2 episodes, 1987)
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Ian Thompson | ... |
Police Superintendent
(2 episodes, 1987)
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Alan Cohen | ... |
Dance Band Leader
(2 episodes, 1987)
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Jonathan Haley | ... |
Magnus Pym
(1 episode, 1987)
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Nicholas Haley | ... |
Magnus Pym
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Antony Carrick | ... |
City Gent Interviewer
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Patrick Godfrey | ... |
Chairman
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Caroline John | ... |
Dorothy Pym
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Iain Cuthbertson | ... |
Makepeace Watermaster
(1 episode, 1987)
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Terrance Denville | ... |
First Detective
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Graham McGrath | ... |
Tom Pym
(1 episode, 1987)
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Christopher Owen | ... |
Academic Interviewer
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Garrick Hagon | ... |
Grant Lederer
(1 episode, 1987)
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Andrew Hilton | ... |
Military Interviewer
(1 episode, 1987)
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Luke Kelly | ... |
Second Detective
(1 episode, 1987)
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| John Grillo | ... |
Cunningham
(1 episode, 1987)
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Jerry Harte | ... |
Wexler
(1 episode, 1987)
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Sarah Neville | ... |
Belinda
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Frances Tomelty | ... |
Peggy Wentworth
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Barbara Young | ... |
Sal
(1 episode, 1987)
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Sarah Badel | ... |
Baroness Weber
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Erin Donovan | ... |
Bee Lederer
(1 episode, 1987)
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Barbara Keogh | ... |
Vi
(1 episode, 1987)
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Michael McStay | ... |
Belinda's Father
(1 episode, 1987)
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Christina Schofield | ... |
Prostitute
(1 episode, 1987)
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Frances White | ... |
Caroline Lumsden
(1 episode, 1987)
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Kurt Bigger | ... |
Hotel Clerk
(1 episode, 1987)
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Patrick Blackwell | ... |
Mattie Searle
(1 episode, 1987)
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Matyelok Gibbs | ... |
Aunt Nell
(1 episode, 1987)
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Christopher Rozycki | ... |
Frankel
(1 episode, 1987)
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Edward Wiley | ... |
Artelli
(1 episode, 1987)
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Hansjorg Bahl | ... |
Herr Bertl
(1 episode, 1987)
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Edward Kelsey | ... |
Major Blenkinsop
(1 episode, 1987)
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| Ian McNeice | ... |
Sefton Boyd
(1 episode, 1987)
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Robin Hayter | ... |
Steggie
(1 episode, 1987)
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Production Companies
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (in association with)
Distributors
- Masterpiece Theatre (United States)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This is the story of Magnus Pym, from his childhood to the end of his career in middle age. As a young man, there is little doubt that his father Rick was the most influential character in his life. Rick was a raconteur, con man, thief, black marketer and all in all, simply larger than life. From a young age, Rick included Magnus in his schemes and the young man learned that you would do anything for the ones you love. When a university student in Switzerland, Pym meets the other person who will have the greatest influence in his life, Axel, a Czech refugee. As Pym enters his career in the British Secret Service, his relationship with Axel and the values he developed in childhood lead him down his own path of betrayal and loyalty. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | Peter Egan as Magnus Pym See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to source novelist John le Carré, the character of Rick Pym (Ray McAnally) is heavily based upon his own father. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 25 January 1989 (1989). See more » |