Mr. Palfrey of Westminster (Season 2)

Mr. Palfrey is a mild-mannered, but highly skilled counter-espionage agent employed by a small, unnamed department within British intelligence. He and his team tackle complex cases, often involving government cover-ups and internal affairs.

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    Freedom from Longing (Episode 1)

    Writer: Philip Broadley

    Air date: 1985-05-07

    Runtime: 51 min

    Overview: Blair is recruited by another department to investigate a suspected Soviet agent – a Czech-born woman with whom he once had an affair. But Palfrey believes the department may have hidden motives for requesting Blair's aid.

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    Return to Sender (Episode 2)

    Writer: Philip Broadley

    Air date: 1985-05-14

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: A former British agent who defected to the Soviet Union makes an unannounced return, threatening to embarrass both countries. Under instructions to silence him, Palfrey decides to up the stakes.

  • Poster for Music of a Dead Prophet

    Music of a Dead Prophet (Episode 3)

    Writer: Michael Chapman

    Air date: 1985-05-21

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: A tell-all book alleges that the British government assassinated an Iranian general in the 1950s and helped topple a regime. Ordered to prevent its publication, Palfrey suspects a cover-up.

  • Poster for Official Secret

    Official Secret (Episode 4)

    Writer: George Markstein

    Air date: 1985-05-28

    Runtime: 52 min

    Overview: A disgruntled former government official believes that double agents still work in the intelligence service—and threatens to tip off the press unless something is done. The Co-Ordinator assigns Palfrey to head him off.

  • Poster for Spy Game

    Spy Game (Episode 5)

    Writer: Barry Appleton

    Air date: 1985-06-04

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: On advice from the CIA, Palfrey surveils an American aerospace engineer suspected of passing the Soviets classified information about an Anglo-American defense project. It looks like the case may unearth the mole, but can Palfrey trust the CIA?

  • Poster for The Baited Trap

    The Baited Trap (Episode 6)

    Writer: Philip Broadley

    Air date: 1985-06-11

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: A contact at the Soviet embassy informs the Co-Ordinator that one of her agents is 'playing a double game'. Since she doesn't hold this agent in high regard, the Co-Ordinator tells Palfrey to look into it—but he suspects a set-up.

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