Masterpiece Episode: "Breaking the Code"

Season 26, Episode 12
Episode Synopsis: Derek Jacobi re-creates his stage role as a homosexual British mathematician in "Breaking the Code." Knox: Richard Johnson. Smith: Harold Pinter. Mrs. Turing: Prunella Scales. Patricia Green: Amanda Root. Ross: Alun Armstrong. Ron: Julian Kerridge. Original Air Date: Feb 2, 1997
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Premiered: January 10, 1971, on PBS
Rating: TV-PG
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