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He describes himself as "just a civil servant." But in the cloak-and-dagger world of the British security services, mild-mannered Mr. Palfrey (Alec McCowen) is an invaluable player in the spy game. A master of counterespionage and a spy-catcher extraordinaire, he's smart, discreet, cunning--and likes to do things his own way.
His new boss quickly realizes the talents and the dangers of the deceptively charming, utterly ruthless Palfrey. Known simply as "the Coordinator" and splendidly played by Caroline Blakiston (Brass), she appoints an assistant (Clive Wood) to work with Palfrey but report back to her. As always, however, Palfrey has his own ideas.
(official distributor synopsis)
Cast
Alec McCowen
UK
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Caroline Blakiston
UK
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Leslie Phillips
UK
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Nicholas Coppin
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Michael O'Hagan
Ireland
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Andrew Bicknell
UK
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Clive Wood
UK
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Jim Norton
Ireland
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David Baxt
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David Quilter
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Gary Waldhorn
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David Calder
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Prentis Hancock
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Fiona Walker
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Briony McRoberts
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Deborah Grant
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Clive Francis
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Tony Mathews
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Denis Lill
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Alan MacNaughtan
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