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Undercover

2016-04-03 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.5

Drama

Undercover follows Maya, the first black Director Of Public Prosecutions. Just as she is about to take up the post and her life comes under intense public scrutiny, she learns that that her husband Nick has been lying to her for years. Twenty years ago Nick was a fearless and dedicated undercover officer, infiltrating organisations considered a danger to society because of their political beliefs. Nick built himself a fake past and now with his wife unsuspecting and his conscience killing him – his secret identity may compromise the new Director of Public Prosecutions.

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Creators
Peter Moffat
Production companies
Grafton House Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Sophie OkonedoSophie OkonedoMaya Cobbina
Adrian LesterAdrian LesterNick Johnson
Dennis HaysbertDennis HaysbertRudy Jones
Alistair PetrieAlistair PetrieRobert Greenlaw
Tamara LawranceTamara LawranceClemency Johnson
Shannon HayesShannon HayesElla Johnson
Daniel EzraDaniel EzraDan Johnson
David SchofieldDavid SchofieldAlex Brady
Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùṢọpẹ́ DìrísùMichael Antwi
Leanne BestLeanne BestAbigail Strickland
Derek RiddellDerek RiddellPaul Brightman
Mark BonnarMark BonnarJohn Halliday
Angel CoulbyAngel CoulbyJulia Redhead
Danny WebbDanny WebbJohn Corrigan
Phil DavisPhil DavisJimmy
Jude AkuwudikeJude AkuwudikeAl
Vincent ReganVincent ReganDominic Carter
Alex AveryAlex AveryFred Redhead

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