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The Secret Agent

2016-07-17 · 57 min / episode · ★ 5.8

Drama

London, 1886. Unbeknownst to his loyal wife Winnie, Verloc, a Soho store owner, works as a secret agent for a powerful foreign government.

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Creators
Joseph Conrad, Tony Marchant
Production companies
World Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Toby JonesToby JonesVerloc
Charlie HamblettCharlie HamblettStevie
Ian HartIan HartThe Professor
Vicky McClureVicky McClureWinnie
Stephen GrahamStephen GrahamHeat
David DawsonDavid DawsonVladimir
Tom Goodman-HillTom Goodman-HillStone
Raphael AcloqueRaphael AcloqueOssipon

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