Espionage· Season 1 · Episode 17
The Frantick Rebel
It's 1777, and a mysterious lady is in London...is she spying for the American revolutionaries? Dr Johnson and Boswell investigate, but always seem a couple of steps behind.
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Guest stars
Roger Liveseyas Dr Samuel Johnson
Stanley Baxteras James Boswell
Jill Bennettas Mistress Patience Wright
Bernard Bresslawas Chief Madkeeper
Max Adrianas Dr Driffield
Pauline Botyas Mistress Fleay
Graham Crowdenas The Potter
Mark Dignamas General BurgoyneGordon Gostelowas David Garrick
Edward Jewesburyas Mr EdenAlan Hockeyas Assistant MadkeeperDeclan Mulhollandas The Lout
Donal Donnellyas Footman
Patsy Byrneas Maid