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A Spy Among Friends

TV·2022–2022·ITVX·Drama, Thriller, Espionage·56m·7.2·Created by Ben Macintyre, Alexander Cary

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A Spy Among Friends follows the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent, Kim Philby, through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend, Nicholas Elliott. The show examines espionage through their friendship, the fallout of which affects East-West relations to this day.

Cast

Guy PearceGuy PearceKim PhilbyDamian LewisDamian LewisNicholas ElliottAnna Maxwell MartinAnna Maxwell MartinLily ThomasStephen KunkenStephen KunkenJames Jesus AngeltonAdrian EdmondsonAdrian EdmondsonSir Roger HollisNicholas RoweNicholas RoweSir Anthony BluntMonika GossmannMonika GossmannGalina

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