A Spy Among Friends
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- Drama
Follow 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.
A Spy Among Friends is a British drama series that premiered in December 2022, telling the true story of Kim Philby, a high-ranking British intelligence officer who was secretly working for the KGB. The limited series focuses on Philby's defection and his intricate relationship with fellow MI6 agent Nicholas Elliott, exploring one of the Cold War's most significant espionage cases.
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Guy PearceKim Philby
Damian LewisNicholas Elliott
Anna Maxwell MartinLily Thomas
Stephen KunkenJames Jesus Angelton
Adrian EdmondsonSir Roger Hollis
Nicholas RoweSir Anthony Blunt
Monika GossmannGalina
Roger BarclayJohn Profumo- Alice BarclayMiss Colefax
Lucy RussellJane Sissmore
Lucy AkhurstElizabeth Elliott
Puiu-Mircea LăscușRussian drunk- Jennifer MarsalaIris
Anastasia HilleFlora Solomon
Karel RodenCol. Sergei Brontov
Trailer
A Spy Among Friends (MGM+ 2023 Series)- Official Trailer
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boom-Ooh-Yatatatah | 2022-12-08 | 55m | 6.5 |
| 02 | The Admiral's Glass | 2022-12-08 | 60m | 6.1 |
| 03 | Allegory of the Catholic Faith | 2022-12-08 | 53m | 6.4 |
| 04 | Vodka | 2022-12-08 | 54m | 6.1 |
| 05 | Snow | 2022-12-08 | 51m | 6.1 |
| 06 | No Man's Land | 2022-12-08 | 57m | 6.3 |
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Is A Spy Among Friends renewed or cancelled?
A Spy Among Friends has ended — it concluded its planned run.
A Spy Among Friends — frequently asked
When did A Spy Among Friends air?
The series premiered on December 8, 2022. It ran for one season.
Where can I watch A Spy Among Friends?
The series is available on BBC and BBC iPlayer in the UK, and internationally on various streaming platforms depending on your region.
How many episodes are in the series?
A Spy Among Friends consists of one complete season. Check your streaming platform for the exact episode count in your region.
Is the story based on true events?
Yes, the series dramatizes the real-life defection of British double agent Kim Philby and his relationship with MI6 colleague Nicholas Elliott during the Cold War.
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