A Perfect Spy
A Perfect Spy

A Perfect Spy (1987)

6.5 (15 votes)
1 Season
November 4, 1987
English
Drama

Synopsis

The life of British MI6 spy Magnus Pym, from his school days to his mysterious disappearance.

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

Part 1
E1

Part 1

Nov 4, 1987
53 min

A young Magnus leaves his troubled family behind to face the trials of boarding school.

Part 2
E2

Part 2

Nov 11, 1987
53 min

Magnus, sent to Switzerland, meets two men who will be important in his life as a spy.

Part 3
E3

Part 3

Nov 18, 1987
53 min

Magnus betrays his father Rick and renews his acquaintance with Axel.

Part 4
E4

Part 4

Nov 25, 1987
53 min

Magnus is living in the US and still bailing his father out of trouble.

Part 5
E5

Part 5

Dec 2, 1987
53 min

The heads of GB and US intelligence argue over Pym’s loyalty.

Part 6
E6

Part 6

Dec 9, 1987
53 min

On hearing of Rick’s death, Pym and Mary return to Vienna.

Part 7
E7

Part 7

Dec 16, 1987
53 min

Axel makes contact with Mary.

Cast

Details

Original Title

A Perfect Spy

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

7

Production

BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation