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A car bomb kills the Northern Ireland Secretary and his two daughters. Soon after a British army base is attacked. Bosnian war criminal, Miroslav Gradic, is spotted flying into the UK and the team soon realise that this could be the start of a revenge campaign.
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#1In Season 2of 10 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 86 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 9.9
2003First airedJune 2, 2003
Guest stars
Esther Hallas Ellie Simm
Natasha Littleas Vicki Westbrook
Lorcan Cranitchas Patrick McCann
Benedict Cumberbatchas Jim North
Enzo Cilentias Carlo Franceschini
Rad Lazaras Gradic Henchman
Ben Foxas MI5 OfficerMartin Coleas SAS Officer
Karel Rodenas Miroslav Gradic
Emma Bartonas MI5 Officer
Teresa Churcheras Sarah
Rebecca Johnsonas Civil ServantGraham Christopheras George
Bill Buckhurstas Bomb Disposal OfficerShows like Spooks
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