Spooks: Code 9 (TV Series 2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Cast. Although the series fictionalises the world of MI5, several storylines are based on truth. [8] David Oyelowo makes a return as Danny Hunter. It's just we know stuff that's happening, and it'll come out in the news a bit later on. [15] Tim McInnerny recurs as JIC chairman Oliver Mace. Each episode has its own audio commentary and behind the scenes featurette. In response to this, Kudos director Stephen Garrett stated "Spooks is really well researched and sometimes we look like we're ahead of the game. [7] Nicola Walker returns as Ruth Evershed. Early on in the creation of Adam, the producers had an interest in casting Penry-Jones for the role;[10] however, it took the actor three auditions until the producers finally decided to cast him. The series returned on 16 October 2007 at 9 pm on BBC One, and concluded on 18 December. [17] There were other instances of the main character going through great lengths to solve the case, including Adam's interrogation methods, brinking on torture, in "Frequently Asked Questions". First appearing in the second series, Walker felt more like the "new girl," but felt more experienced upon her return to the third. [40] However, because each episode last approximately an hour, 15 minutes had to be edited out on each to accommodate for advert breaks. [7] The second series finale "Smoke and Mirrors" ended on a cliffhanger which left Tom's fate open. [49] However, it was also down from the seven million who saw the series two finale in August 2003. Macfadyen wanted to leave the series after two episodes. Hawes wanted to leave the series also after the first six episodes. [25] Richards previously wrote the ninth episode of series two, and accepted the offer to return. Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being banned from uploading images or from the entire site – so, play nice and respect the rules! [14], The third series also sees a number of recurring characters and guest appearances. Episode guide, trailer, review, preview, cast list and where to stream it on demand, on catch up and download. It consists of ten episodes which continue to follow the actions of Section D, a counter-terrorism division of the British Security Services (MI5). [22], The third series of Spooks was produced by Kudos Film and Television for the BBC. [19], In producing the third series, the goal was to "raise the bar" higher to satisfy and surprise the audience. [63] The scene in which Danny is killed in the finale was voted the third "Favourite Moment". "[52] Mackenzie ended up rating the series eight stars out of ten. [15][17] Several exterior shots where Harry meets with government officials and his officers were filmed on walkways outside the Houses of Parliament. Critical reaction was generally positive, though reviewers believed it did not perform as well as its preceding seasons. Macfadyen intended to leave the series as he felt "your senses get dull doing a long-running TV show. The sixth series was commissioned by Jane Tranter, Head of Drama Commissioning at the BBC, by the time series 5 was announced. Filming started in January 2004 and took place over six to seven months. [15] Macfadyen held a special driving licence allowing him to perform some stunt driving,[17] such as skidding a car outside the Freemasons' Hall to drop off Joyce's body in "Project Friendly Fire". Rate. See the ratings on the episode table above. - Duration: 6:49. [7] Hugh Simon and Rory MacGregor return as Malcolm Wynn-Jones and Colin Wells, respectively. Looper Recommended for you. [21] "Love and Death" sees Danny and Zoe ordered to carry out an assassination. The directors somewhat followed the filming style of Bharat Nalluri, the director of the first two episodes of series one and two, who used London and the River Thames as characters in themselves. "[34] He previously did it before with the death of Helen Flynn in "Looking After Our Own", but "Love and Death" did this in the point of view of the killer, not the victim. Directed by Justin Chadwick. [16] The producers hired real news presenters from Sky News and the programme London Tonight to present the news of the events from some episodes. After Tom's exit, it allowed Danny's character to develop further. [8] Unlike Tom, Adam would have a different character dynamic; he has an MI6 background,[11] and is married. "[52] However, at the same time, Mackenzie thought "the psychology surrounding cast changes like these is extremely interesting. [7] Christopher Aird was the assistant producer. 1. Enjoy! [22] Other known London landmarks that were filmed at included Lord's Cricket Ground,[37] St Martin-in-the-Fields,[19] Tate Modern, the Old Bailey criminal court, Waterloo station,[29] Empress State Building,[39] and 30 St Mary Axe (the Gherkin). Simon Chaudoir, Jake Polonsky, Kieran McGuigan, Sue Gibson and Baz Irvine were the directors of photography. The producers made the episode as neutral as possible by consulting with experts from both sides of the conflict. Spooks (series 8) Language; Watch; Edit ; The eighth series of the BBC espionage television series Spooks began broadcasting on 4 November 2009 before ending on 23 December 2009. This included a church in Smithfield and the Natural History Museum; in the latter's case, Campbell believed the location was "harking back" to traditional spy films. With Tim Bentinck, Tony Blair, Todd Boyce, George W. Bush. [66] The box set consists of all 10 episodes of the third series on a five-disc set (three in Region 4)[65] and 1.78:1 Anamorphic PAL screen format. [21], "Love and Death" was filmed in an actual Stena Line ferry that travelled from Harwich to the Hook of Holland, Netherlands; Stena allowed the producers to film in the ferry, though the cabins were filmed in a constructed studio set. The fifth series of the BBC espionage television series Spooks began broadcasting on 17 September 2006 before ending on 13 November 2006. 6:49. Rate. For instance, pictures of every crew member were used as students and faculty for a university database in "The Sleeper". Shooting there became difficult as the crew had no control over the tourists. Rate. "The Sleeper" on 18 October 2004 on BBC One; the rest of the series would continue on BBC One two days after the BBC Three broadcast. "[44] Blackwell concluded by saying "sometime MI-5 fails as a show this season, but it still reaches levels of greatness. Was he the real target? You always hear about what went wrong, and you know think of the IRA in the 80s with the Brighton bombing or the mortaring of number 10. Rate. Rate. Barnaby Kay plays Ruth's potential love interest; Kay was Nicola Walker's real-life boyfriend, now her husband. [55][56] The interactive service, which provided Spooks viewers with an "extra dimension to the television experience" by allowing users to go through mock training sessions via remote control, also won an International iTV Awards. 5. The series consists of eight episodes. [21] The alcohol used in the series were made from non-alcoholic drinks; the production crew used fruit juices as wine,[17] ginger ale as brandy, and cold tea as beer. Do not upload anything which you do not own or are fully licensed to upload. Wolstencroft did not want to do it lightly, as he wanted somebody like Danny going through "something dreadful. [21] As the episode was first broadcast, a prison abuse scandal in Iraq was in the news. In episode six, Zoe is taken to court for misconduct during an operation and i… [15] The club Mace frequents was filmed at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall. [21] The first two series was shot with a Fujifilm stock. Watch preview clips of Spooks, series 3, episode 7. Ben Richards wrote the fourth, sixth and tenth episodes. This music video is about Harry Pearce and all the characters that have left Spooks in series 1-6. Howard Brenton wrote the first, second and eighth episodes. [34], In "Outsiders" a scene required a lorry crashing into a car in front of Danny. [44], The third series faced a decline in viewership from the second series. The Flight Attendant Review: Kaley Cuoco Leaves The Big Bang Theory's Penny Behind for … Main. S2, Ep4. [54] In addition it was nominated for two BAFTA Interactive Awards, with Spooks Interactive winning one of them. The season premiere received an overnight figure of six million viewers and a 25 per cent audience share. [21] The series finale "The Suffering of Strangers" saw the introduction of two new characters that would receive expanded roles in the fourth series. In addition to Macfadyen, Hawes and Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Rupert Penry-Jones, Nicola Walker, Hugh Simon, Shauna Macdonald and Rory MacGregor are listed as the main cast. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid. Technically speaking, Spooks don't even exist--they have no names, identities, or known locations. A third series of ten episodes was transmitted on BBC One in the autumn of 2004 and concluded on 13 December. His script in the second series was his first script for television; he found writing easier as time went by. Ruth Evershed left after episode 5; the actor playing the part, Nicola Walker was expecting her first child. S4, Ep1. The third series received generally favourable reviews. The production crew considered having Oyelowo wearing sunglasses to shield his eyes from any possible glass shards, but they later chose against it. and "Frequently Asked Questions" were considered for the second series, but because there was not room for them, the producers bumped the episodes back to the third series.[18][35]. [19] Harry was given more depth by introducing his estranged daughter in "Who Guards the Guards?". Raymond Khoury felt that because the length of a Spooks episode is one and half times longer than the average American television episode, the writers could use the extra time to flesh out the characters. A change from the girlfriend/boyfriend storyline for Tom and Ellie Simm in the first series, the producers noted it is common for secret service officers to be in a relationship with others in the same field of work. After filming on board concluded, both actors had to re-record some of the dialogue that was overshadowed by noises of the waves and engines. [39] Filming in public locations often took place on weekends, when they were closed off to the public. The producers held discussions whether to introduce Wes in the finale or in the fourth series; they eventually chose the former. Danny receives great moments as he is brought into the spotlight from his feelings for Zoe to his conflicted feelings about things he does in the name of Queen and Country, but Danny doesn't break and let his emotions become a crutch like Tom did (when Tom wanted a sleeper agent not to the job MI-5 wanted the sleeper to do). [26] Raymond Khoury wrote the seventh episode. Although the story is dramatised, Khoury did research on what was feasible, such as if one man and a laptop could theoretically bring Britain to its knees. [58] However, it was also voted number eight in the "Worst Drama" category. [24] Andrew Woodhead was the series producer, with Jane Featherstone, Simon Crawford Collins and Gareth Neame as executive producers. [16], Director Jonny Campbell helped search for several "interesting locations" for the first block to draw the audience with interesting visuals. The second series of the television drama series centring on a team of counter-terrorist spies collectively known as "Spooks" because of the shadowy nature of their existence. One of the difficult things about looking at these organisations is it's very hard to find out what the successful operations were. [18], Brenton modelled Fred Roberts in "The Sleeper" on the weapons scientist David Kelly, who committed suicide in July 2003 after he was outed as the source of BBC journalist Andrew Gilligan's story alleging the British government "sexed up" the September Dossier about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. The third season does start out for the first three episodes before it reaches some highs and lows until it stabilizes with the last two episodes of season 3. The same goes for his wife Fiona, who more or less steps into Zoe's shoes (they even look similar! © 2021 TV.COM, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. Ozal, fuelled by drink, drugs … "[15] It became a long process of growing the story where Tom turns the tables against Joyce. Filming there was expensive and management of the museum only allowed the crew to film for a few hours. [19] Khoury based "Outsiders" on Internet security. Following the example of Matthew Macfadyen, by the end of the third series, actors Keeley Hawes (above) and David Oyelowo (below) leave. [33], The producers learned from an ex-MI5 officer that it is common for intelligence gatherers who spend most of their work listening in to other people to fall in love with civilians through just their voices. Watch Spooks - Season 3, Episode 10 - Episode 10: It's Fiona's birthday, and she's not likely to forget it. The series consists of ten episodes. [5], When the producers knew Macfadyen would leave, the producers decided to introduce new cast members, one of which was Rupert Penry-Jones as Adam Carter, the new protagonist. Rupert Penry-Jones as Adam Carter; Olga Sosnovska as Fiona Carter; Raza Jaffrey as Zafar Younis; Miranda Raison as Jo Portman; Hugh Simon as Malcolm Wynn-Jones; Rory MacGregor as Colin Wells; with … [47] The penultimate episode dropped further to 4.5 million,[48] though the finale rose slightly back to five million. Colin Wells (9 episodes, 2002-2006) … [15] To make a suitable send off to the character, Brenton did not want Tom to be disillusioned; instead he wanted him to "sort of [become] a human being," as there have been real life instances where spies are attracted to the idea that "the world's a stage to them all the time," but later on they start to unravel. [19] However, Penry-Jones was disappointed he was not given a gun at all throughout the third series. Adam discovers that a, Danny and Zoe are assigned to follow rogue scientist Eric Newland, an expert in, "Butterfly", an asset of Danny and Fiona, informs MI5 of a possible, This page was last edited on 15 January 2021, at 08:09. However, the DVD release of the series in the United States included the episodes unedited. Watch Spooks: Persephone from Season 3 at TVGuide.com. The cameras used light-coloured filters to make the environment look warmer. When 6 local Councillors in East London switch their allegiance to the right-wing British Way party, there is fear of race rioting in the area. Adam Carter (26 episodes, 2004-2008) Miranda Raison. [59] Firth, Oyelowo, Macfadyen and Penry-Jones were listed in the "Best Actor" category, being voted tenth, seventh, fifth, and third, respectively. Moreso than other episodes, though, everything is not as it seems as a long-dead agent and a potential nuclear device at the school play into a web of deceit and confusion that nearly costs MI5 all their secrets. "[6] As the producers were storylining the third series, they were "99 per cent sure" Macfadyen would not return until they heard he wanted to come back for two episodes because he did not want to leave the series so soon. Find out when Spooks is on TV, including Series 3-Episode 1: Project Friendly Fire. It also sees the departure of three principal characters: Tom Quinn (Matthew Macfadyen) is decommissioned in the second episode, Zoe Reynolds (Keeley Hawes) is exiled to Chile i… In addition, Oyelowo did not want the "lingering thought" of a possible return. [17] The explosion scene at the beginning of the episode was filmed at a council estate in Peckham. "[44] He felt that Tom Quinn's exit was his favourite moment in the first two episodes, and that Adam is "just [as] cold" as Tom. Because of his departure, the producers created a new character, Adam Carter. Watch Spooks - Season 6, Episode 9 - Episode 9: Adam questions recent events and his role in them and makes a decision that could rip the government wide open. 6. Top Series Cast. 23 Jun. Peter Firth. According to the producers, there have been documented rivalries between the two organisations. Megan Dodds returns as CIA liaison Christine Dale in the first episode. [12] The actress was only given a brief on her character—a ball breaker, ultimate professional, cold and calculated—which did not give her much to work with. List of Spooks characters. 10. Collins also voiced a florist on a telephone message at the end of the same episode. ), and in the final episode, it becomes abundantly clear that, in the next season, Zafar Younis (Raza Jaffrey) will be taking Danny's place while ensuring that the "minority" checkbox remains ticked. Ros Myers (31 episodes, 2006-2009) Rory MacGregor. Episode List. The producers knew that Macfayden was leaving, and were "99% sure" that he would not appear at all in Series 3. Rate. McInnerny was better known as a comedic actor, particularly for his role in Blackadder, but the producers felt that quality made Mace a more menacing character. The estate was condemned for demolition, which proved to be a suitable location for a big explosion. Danny and the team must uncover the truth behind an assassination attempt on a famous novelist. The third series saw a switch to a new type of Kodak stock, becoming the first television series to use this model. He also praised the character development, stating "character development is excellent in this season. Series 3: Episode 3. [16] The opening title sequence went through three changes over the course of the series. [8] Oyelowo also announced his intention to leave the series, after the finale episode. [19], The series' stunts were coordinated by Andy Bradford. [25] Collins, who was the producer for the first two series, had to step back to executive producer, as he was overcommitted producing Kudos crime series Hustle. Jo Portman (33 episodes, 2005-2009) Hermione Norris. [52], David Blackwell of the American review site Enterline Media said, "MI-5 really impressed me with the first two seasons. "[35] In the same episode, the weapons caches came from a true story that the Russians hid weapons in Britain during the Cold War, according to Collins. Andrew Forrestal catches the eye of Ruth and she's thrilled when he invites her for a meal. This led to the introduction of Fiona Carter, portrayed by Olga Sosnovska. The seventh series of the BBC espionage television series Spooks (known as MI-5 in the United States) began broadcasting on 27 October 2008 on BBC One before ending on 8 December 2008 on the same channel, and consists of eight episodes, two fewer than previous series. [14][17] Overall, each episode took approximately six weeks to prepare, and would take approximately six weeks to edit. Raza Jaffrey portrays Zafar Younis. When Macfadyen announced his return for those episodes, they had to be rewritten. Jaffrey's first day of filming required him to perform a difficult speech he had to "launch into. [37] However, winter did have an advantage of longer nights, making night scenes easier; summer nights would last as little as five hours. The producers were unsure whether Macfadyen would return at the time they began storylining. [29] Another constructed set was the back of mobile surveillance vans, which was housed near the Grid set. Dermot Crowley, portrayer of Eric Newland, was the husband of one of the series' casting directors, though Crowley still had to earn his role. [20] Owen Teale appears as Robert Morgan in "Frequently Asked Questions". Rate. David Myers was the make-up designer, whilst Iain Macauley was the costume designer. [16] More split screen sequences were also added to create more tension for the audience. In the United Kingdom, the box set was released with a "15" British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) certificate (unsuitable for viewers under the age of 15 years).[52]. Penhale also stated MI5 in the episode are in a way protecting the country, as if a national icon is under threat, the country's morale could drop. [53] It also was nominated for four BAFTA Craft Awards, for Original Television Music, Photography & Lighting: Fiction/Entertainment, Production Design, and Graphic Design, none of which resulted in a win for Spooks. It will be interesting to see what they have in store for season 4. Harry suspects that there is more to the surprise visit of the American President than the Americans admit to. Rate. [20][27] Elsewhere, the crew used vegetable soup as vomit. Rupert Penry-Jones (right) plays Adam Carter, a character who would take over Tom's position after the third episode. [33] When Hawes announced she wanted to leave, Richards decided to write a "big episode" to give Zoe a decent send off. Error: please try again. [34] However, the Grid, the base of operations of Section D, was a set constructed at the fifth floor in another building. MI-5 is called in to determine - and stop - any agents provocateurs that may be instigating activity in the local community. Episode guide, trailer, review, preview, cast list and where to stream it on demand, on catch up and download. The third series was seen by an average of 5.77 million viewers, a decline in ratings from the second series with viewership dropping below five million at one point. Zoe continued to play the two ganglords off against each other. [23] Much of the production crew from the first two series returned. The fifth episode dropped to five million. [38] There were scenes where some of the characters snorted cocaine. Yet these secret agents are all that stand between the nation and the terrorists who try to undermine national security. [25] The third series included five writers. Rate. [17] Indian actor Anupam Kher appears as Harakat in "Who Guards the Guards?". [20] "Who Guards the Guards?" This collection contains all 10 episodes from the second series about the secret world of this most covert of government agencies. He later takes over Tom's position as Section Chief after the latter jeopardised an important operation. [64], The series was first released on DVD in Australia (Region 4) on 23 May 2005. [10] Sosnovska was previously approached to appear in the second series, but was unavailable. 7. Created as an eccentric character, the producers believed it would fit in with Serkis' acting. [26] One example is the two powers aiding the Afghan Mujahideen in 1989 before pulling out of the country; this ultimately led to the rise of Al-Qaeda. Jump to navigation Jump to search. It consists of ten episodes which continue to follow the actions of Section D, a counter-terrorism division of the British Security Services (MI5). [17] In "Love and Death", the crew members present on the ferry appeared as extras in a bar scene. Welcome to the Spooks guide at TV.com.Take a trip into the world of deception and espionage that is MI5. Spooks. There are also deleted scenes, a featurette on the fourth series, image galleries, series credits (Spooks is a programme that does not include credits in its episodes), and scripts of the episode, the latter of which are found on DVD-ROM. [14] However, there were exceptions. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It was nominated for seven British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA), winning one. The producers took information from advisors who were ex-MI5 officers during their detailed research, and many of the story lines are based on fact. Year: Season 4. [32] "Frequently Asked Questions" deals with interrogation and torture. Rate. [36] "Who Guards the Guards?" [32] The main character developments include Zoe's relationship with Will, which Danny did not like because he was in love with her. 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