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Cambridge Spies

Cambridge Spies

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Cambridge Spies

2003- 2003

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.4(21 votes)

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Drama

Overview

In 1934, four brilliant Cambridge students are recruited to spy for Russia. Fueled by youthful idealism, a passion for social justice and a talent for lying, they take huge personal risks to pass Britain's biggest secrets to Moscow.

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No episodes found for this season.

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Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Guy Burgess

Toby Stephens

Toby Stephens

Kim Philby

Rupert Penry-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

Donald Maclean

Samuel West

Samuel West

Anthony Blunt

Creative team

Created by: Peter Moffat
Showrunner: Sally Woodward Gentle
Gareth Neame
Written by: Peter Moffat
Produced by: Mark Shivas

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