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London Spy

A romance between an MI6 code genius and an ordinary man promises happiness, but tragedy strikes.

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Cast & Crew See All

Ben Whishaw
Danny
Edward Holcroft
Alex
Jim Broadbent
Scottie

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Lullaby

60 mins

Gay warehouse worker Danny is on his way home after a night out when he meets the well-heeled Joe, seemingly an investment banker, who is out jogging and they begin an affair. However Joe is really called Alex and is not telling Danny his true job, making Danny's elderly friend Scottie suspicious whilst a sinister white van trails the boys. Soon afterwards Alex disappears and Danny's flat is ransacked. Someone leaves key to Alex's apartment for Danny who goes to investigate. What he finds causes Danny to call the police and he discovers that Alex, real name Alistair, is a spy, working for MI6.

Where to Watch
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Awards

  • 2017 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 2016 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Leading Actor - nominated
  • 2016 - BAFTA Television Craft Award - Sound - Fiction - nominated
  • 2016 - BAFTA Television Craft Award - Editing: Fiction - nominated

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