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The Game

2014-11-05 · 59 min / episode · ★ 7.3

War & Politics · Drama · Crime · Comedy

"The Game" is a 1970s Cold War spy thriller set in the world of espionage. It tells the story of the invisible war fought by MI5 as it battles to protect the nation from the threats of the Cold War.

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Production companies
BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Drama Productions, Grammnet Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Tom HughesTom HughesJoe Lambe
Jonathan ArisJonathan ArisAlan Montag
Victoria HamiltonVictoria HamiltonSarah Montag
Shaun DooleyShaun DooleyDC Jim Fenchurch
Brian CoxBrian CoxDaddy
Paul RitterPaul RitterBobby Waterhouse
Chloe PirrieChloe PirrieWendy Straw
Zana MarjanovićZana MarjanovićYulia

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