Mr Palfrey of Westminster

Season 1

He describes himself as "just a civil servant." But in the cloak-and-dagger world of the British security services, mild-mannered Mr. Palfrey (Golden Globe nominee Alec McCowen, Travels with My Aunt) is an invaluable player in the spy game. A master of counter-espionage and a spy-catcher extraordinaire, he's smart, discreet, cunning--and likes to do things his own way. His new boss quickly realizes the talents and dangers of the deceptively charming, utterly ruthless Palfrey. Known simply as "the Coordinator" and splendidly played by Caroline Blakiston (Brass, Scoop), she appoints an assistant (Clive Wood, The Lion in Winter) to work with Palfrey but report back to her. As always, however, Palfrey has his own ideas. "Alec McCowen plays Palfrey to perfection" (The Times, U.K.) in this stylish British spy series seen on public television and featuring guest appearances by Julian Glover (By the Sword Divided), Leslie Phillips (Chancer), Richard Johnson (The Camomile Lawn), and Deborah Grant (Bergerac).

Where to Watch Season 1

4 Episodes

Once Your Card is Marked
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Episode 1Once Your Card is MarkedThe Coordinator hands Palfrey his first case, which involves him in a dangerous case of murder.
The Honeypot and the Bees
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Episode 2The Honeypot and the BeesA senior official at the Ministry of Defence is carrying on a clandestine affair with a young woman from Czechoslovakia. When the couple disappear, the Coordinator fears a serious breach in national security.
The Defector
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Episode 3The DefectorThe Coordinator decides to call a press conference announcing the defection of a celebrated Russian author, but Palfrey urges caution. He suspects a trap, especially after the KGB starts to pressure for the author's return.
A Present from Leipzig
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Episode 4A Present from LeipzigA stolen Russian icon leads Palfrey to the door of a wealthy industrialist who makes periodic trips to the Eastern Bloc. Why did the man not report the theft? And why is a young East German visiting his home?