[20], The producers chose the exterior and some interior of Freemasons' Hall in Holborn as the stand-in for Thames House, the real-life headquarters of MI5, as they felt both buildings shared a similar architecture. ", "This new series looks like it's going to be great fun, but it's presumably not meant to be taken too seriously, because surely life in MI5 can't be this exciting? Has some murky secrets. Thou Shalt Not Kill. [47], Guest appearances in the first series include, "Imagine moving in with the man you love and then discover you don't even know his real name? Tom's short-term doctor lover [11] Sometime after filming concluded for the first series, the building was demolished. Not scheduled. The producers felt the actor was suitable for the role, as was the case with Debra Stephenson, who played his wife Claire. A workaholic who uses her people skills to good effect. Thomas Sudcliff of The Independent felt it was a "different kind of spy drama" with "a literal description, derived from the sort of rueful story you could imagine being told at an MI5 staff social", and "a lot of bullshit too, naturally. Anthony Head - Traitor's Gate (1#4); Tim Pigott-Smith - (1#5); Series 2. The missions of MI-5, the UK's domestic intelligence organization. Gerard O'Donovan of The Telegraph thought that the series "proved thoroughly entertaining", and praised Wolstencroft's writing, which O'Donovan felt was "confident enough to be playful with its subject – especially regarding Britain's poor-relation relationship with America." Wolstencroft pitched the story, and then each writer wrote 30 pages of dialogue. [4] Meanwhile, also in episode four, Anthony Head, best known for his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer at the time, played Peter Salter. See episodes Hide episodes. During riots in advance of US President Bush's visit to London, the MI-5 team observe Peter Salter among the agitators. Esther Hall plays Tom's girlfriend and restaurant owner Ellie Simm, while Heather Cave plays her eight-year-old daughter, Maisie. A young but promising agent. Full lists of the names of the cast and crew for Series 4, Episode 5 of BBC ONE drama Spooks. [4], The second episode included the death of a main character. Spooks was voted the third best drama,[55] beaten only by lesbian period drama Tipping the Velvet, which starred Keeley Hawes,[56] and American action series 24. Spooks follows the actions of Section D, a counter-terrorism division of the British Security Service (MI5). 5.98 Juliet dismisses Harry after he stops the CIA from extraditing a British citizen, who turns out to be a terrorist, and is believed to have killed two MI5 officers. Among these were Danny's obsession with money and spending, by hacking into a credit card database to fool it to give him a better credit rating, and the discovery that Tessa is running phantom agents to pocket their money. [5] Keeley Hawes plays junior case officer Zoe Reynolds. [23] By the time the crew filmed the series finale, hand-held cameras were mostly used. [4], The first series of Spooks was produced by Kudos Film and Television for the BBC. To cover it, sometimes Macfadyen had to hide the left side of his face from the camera. [14], In episode five, Tim Pigott-Smith plays Hampton Wilder, a character who was based on Richard Nixon and Jeffrey Archer. Track Spooks season 3 episodes. Suddenly you're in a relationship with a complete stranger. [11] Hugh Simon plays technical officer Malcolm Wynn-Jones, and Greame Mearns plays MI5 officer Jed Kelley. In addition, the operators at first hated using the cameras. [17] His chosen writing style was a mixture of the "grittyness" of le Carré's works and James Bond-like fantasies. It consists of six episodes. MI5 welcomed the show's impact on the public, despite the officers' views that Spooks was "unrealistic and far-fetched", and could give viewers a false impression of how the organisation operates. [20] Scenes were filmed in Hampstead Heath in "Traitor's Gate", while one scene was filmed in Trafalgar Square and at London Bridge for "The Rose Bed Memoirs". [59] Macfadyen was also voted the sixth "hunkiest male". [54], The first series was well received by fans. David Oyelowo (Danny Hunter) [4], Kudos began to develop the show after producing the Channel 4 medical drama series Psychos in 1999. Although the sequences were presented in a similar vein to the American action series 24, the split screen idea did not come from the show itself; Nalluri thought of it independently after visiting a pub one night after filming wrapped up. Kudos later pitched the show to all the major British television networks; however none of them were as enthusiastic as Kudos, as they did not see the potential of a post-Cold War spy series. A keen trainee agent who joins the team in series two [4] Each episode took approximately 12[25] to 14 days to shoot, although they do not follow on the order of the script; the production crew would film all scenes set at a certain location first, and then move on to the rest. A young but promising agent. [15] In the finale, Irish actor Lorcan Cranitch plays Irish splinter group terrorist Patrick McCann. [57] However, Spooks was also voted the third worst drama. Howard Brenton and David Wolstencroft were nominated for the Writer award, but lost to Peter Bowker's work on television film Flesh and Blood. Lives beyond his means. A young trainee who deals with the section's admin but wants to be an agent. Among the storylines, main character Tom Quinn faces dilemmas living a double life with his girlfriend, who at first does not know he is really a spy, and Tessa Phillips is running phantom agents for monetary gain. [13], The first series of Spooks saw various storylines involving the main characters. Keeley Hawes (Zoe Reynolds) [11] Similarly, the second episode went through four rewrites. The episodes were also repeated on the digital channel BBC Choice. This storyline was based on Mike Baker, whose wife did not know he was a spy for the first six months they were together. Of if it were, we'd all be queueing up to talk in clipped and meaningful tones while striding down official-looking corridors. Cranitch had previously appeared in several other dramas as Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) operators. Hugh Simon (Malcolm Wyn-Jones) [4] The producers created Maisie because they believed that children are often "the best spies of all". Has been recruited by Harry from MI6. Harry is sceptical, because Walker had set up a meeting with Harry just before the "suicide", and Michael Braydon, a second CIA officer, unexpectedly dies. Megan Dodds (Christine Dale) Series 1 Spooks. Peter Firth (Harry Pearce) [65], The series was first released on DVD in the United Kingdom (Region 2) on 16 June 2003. [17] However, the series instead broadcast on Mondays. The producers agreed that adding credits would be a waste of time, and that the viewers would pay no attention to them. They have just exchanged spies with the Russians and welcome the return of Lucas North after 7 years of imprisonment. A keen trainee agent who joins the team in series two You discover your partner has always been acting in some way, that he's always been at an emotional distance. David Wolstencroft - Creator [19] Mirren wrote "One Last Dance", which he felt was difficult to write as he had to tie two main storylines together. A workaholic who uses her people skills to good effect. Salter is a legendary agent and neither Zoe or Danny are quite sure what to do. Harry Pierce's Russian counterpart, Arkady Katchimov hints however that they will soon have another agent in custody leading … He later takes over Tom's position as Section Chief after the latter jeopardised an important operation. Richard Harrington (Will) Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of MI-5 with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at TVGuide.com Anton Lesser - Series 3, Episode 4; Andy Serkis - Series 3, Episode 8; Series 4. Return to the Spooks (MI-5) Episode Guide main page. According to Oyelowo, Wolstencroft's scripts included more spy terms, stating "we curse David Wolstencroft often. Throughout production, the producers were advised by former intelligence officers from the Security Service, KGB and Central Intelligence Agency. In fact, the first season sees a lot of development. A cynical veteran with more than 20 years' experience. The downside to the hand-held cameras was that they can only shoot four minutes worth of footage from each film stock. "[43], Nancy Banks-Smith of The Guardian stated the series is "one of those shiny and insubstantial series," adding that "all that leaping out of bed at dawn on the pretext that you have to go and sell a house tends to wear thin." [11] The scenes where Tom reveals he is a spy to Ellie in "Traitor's Gate" were filmed using hand-held cameras, the first time they were used in the series. Sue Gibson and Sean Bobbitt served as the directors of photography, with Mark Goddard and Francesco Reidy serving as first assistant directors. [1] American actress Megan Dodds appears in the first episode as CIA liaison Christine Dale. 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. While it's a little talkier and more reliant on suspense and mystery than trigger-happy American action shows, [Spooks] should please any fan of cloak-and-dagger antics. "[46] Michael Mackenzie of The Digital Fix rated the series eight out of ten, stating that although Spooks "may not be perfect", "it is an imaginative and intriguing series. [14], The pilot originally underwent 30 rewrites and four separate story ideas before the BBC was satisfied with it. Wolstencroft wrote the first two episodes and finale of series one. David Oyelowo (Danny Hunter) The producers also wanted main characters to die on occasion rather than on a weekly or bi-weekly basis; otherwise it would show MI5 officers as not doing their jobs properly. [4] Shooting took place almost entirely in London, with many rural scenes filmed around South East England. [10] Tessa's story was described by a BBC press release as being about "the dangers of corruption from within". [33], The Spooks producers were hoping the ratings for the pilot would achieve at least six million viewers; at the time this was considered acceptable ratings by the BBC, as it would allow them to further consider Spooks' future. By the time he was hired it had been sixteen years since he last wrote for television. Matthew MacFadyen (Tom Quinn) (recurring) [60] Meanwhile, in the "Best Actress" category, Agutter and Hawes were voted twenty-sixth and second, respectively. [41], The first series received generally favourable reviews. David Oyelowo (Danny Hunter) [4] Creator David Wolstencroft found Tom to be the most fun, yet hardest character to write for due to him being the main character. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. [20], Esther Hall describing the Tom/Ellie relationship from Ellie's point of view. The last two episodes held several scenes filmed at a high-end house in Highgate owned by a silk merchant, in particular the opera house and bar Jools frequents,[15] and the DG's (Director General of MI5) office. [11] "One Last Dance" had scenes filmed in Roehampton and New Zealand House. The bright, popular senior case officer of MI5's Section B team. SPOOKS (aka MI-5) 2002-Credits, Cast, Characters, Actors, Episode Orders. He felt the benefit of a spy show is that rather than in a crime drama where the protagonists take their work home with them, spies are given the added dimension that they cannot reveal their work even to their loved ones. Spooks was awarded a British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA) for Best Drama Series, and was nominated for two other BAFTAs and three Royal Television Society Awards. [23] The sources also advised the producers how to tail targets without being spotted. She realised that although Tessa would start off as a peripheral character, her role would build as the series continued. In the tenth and final series, secrets tumble out when former foes of Harry Pearce during the Cold War fly into London to negotiate a partnership between Russia and the UK. [6] David Oyelowo plays fellow junior case officer Danny Hunter. "[47], The first series attracted controversy for its second episode, which saw the demise of a main character after her hand and head were forced into a deep fryer. Colin Green and Soren B. Ebbe were the series editors, while David Crozier and Andrew Sissions served as sound recordists. The executive producers of the first series were Kudos director Stephen Garrett and Head of Independent Drama Commissioning for the BBC, Gareth Neame. According to Wolstencroft, the inclusion of Helen's death was to give the audience the message that "the world of Spooks isn't the world where the cavalry always arrive, because in reality these people [MI5] do risk their lives on our behalf and they do get into sticky situations with genuinely nasty people." "[42] Fellow Guardian reviewer Gareth McLean stated that Spooks is "so good it makes you want to be a spy. The first series of the British spy drama television series Spooks (known as MI-5 in the United States) began broadcasting on 13 May 2002 on BBC One, and ended on 17 June 2002. Stephen Garrett decided on developing a spy drama after coming across John le Carré novels at a Waterstone's bookstore, and came to realise that MI5 or MI6 had not been featured as the setting for shows before. [14][20] While filming "One Last Dance" and "The Rose Bed Memoirs", Macfadyen had a bloodshot left eye. Spooks - Series 1: Episode 3. The bright, popular senior case officer of MI5's Section B team. A young but promising agent. 1 "Episode 1" Paul Whittington: Jonathan Brackley & Sam Vincent: 20 September 2010 () 6.74: At Ros's funeral, Harry proposes to Ruth, who turns him down. [4], The first series also sees a number of recurring characters and guest appearances. Nicola Walker (Ruth Evershed) [48][49] Following the complaints, the BBC admitted that the scene "clearly disturbed" several viewers, but defended it as it was showing the audience "the kind of threat which might be faced by agents engaged in the fight against terrorism." With [Spooks] there is nothing like it, no filler material at all. [21], Throughout the writing, and also the filming stages of the series, the writers were advised by ex-MI5 officers who gave insight into how the characters operate and how their personal lives would be affected by it. Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Jenny Agutter, Lisa Faulkner, Esther Hall, Heather Cave, Hugh Simon and Greame Mearns are listed as the main cast. Alison Graham of the Radio Times called the first series "a tremendous pieces of hokum, which is only slightly po-faced (but in a knowing kind of way) and which manages to stay just on the right side of self-parody." He also took inspirations from novels including le Carré's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Each episode has its own audio commentary track. Tom Quinn and his team of MI5 experts hunt an extremely dangerous pro-life terrorist. "[17] Three directors were chosen, each working on two episodes; Nalluri directed the first two episodes, Rob Bailey directed the next two episodes, and Andy Wilson directed the last two episodes. Matthew MacFadyen (Tom Quinn) [38] With consolidated figures factored in, the first series was seen by an average of 7.49 million viewers. Directed by Colm McCarthy. The bright, popular senior case officer of MI5's Section B team. Four episodes were being written when the September 11 attacks took place, and the some scenes were rewritten to take the event into account to show the audience Spooks's goal of fighting terrorism. When portraying the character, Macfadyen did what he was told to do; he did not want to create a backstory for the character as he did not find merit in doing so. The same episode also introduced the sexual tension between Danny and Zoe. [15][20] The series made use of real firearms that were decommissioned from service. The DVD release of the series in America contained the uncut episodes. Series 1 was the first series of Spooks which ran on BBC one from the 13th of May 2002 – 17th of June 2002 for a total of six episodes. She produces evidence that former Home Secretary Blake worked with Nightingale and ordered the bombing … The scenes leading up to Mary's apprehension in "Thou Shalt Not Kill" were filmed at Borough Market in Southwark. [11] The series also introduced the premise of not including any production credits. Of the series, Millheiser called it a "great show," with "plotlines that are fast-paced and gripping throughout", adding, "It lacks the slick, candy-coated escapism and romanticism of Alias, or the white-knuckled, thrill-a-minute intensity of 24. Has some murky secrets. [66] It was later released in Australia (Region 4) on 18 August 2003,[67] and in the United States (Region 1, where it is known as MI-5: Volume 1) on 13 January 2004. Firth was interested in the series after hearing of Brenton's involvement in the project, and thought Spooks was "special" and "different" from British television at the time. A technical whiz-kid who is the youngest member of section B. [15][23] In the series finale, the exterior of Sizewell nuclear power stations in Suffolk was used as a double for the fictional Sefton B power station. At other times, the actor wore sunglasses. Stephen Garrett - Executive Producer Gareth Neame - Executive Producer David Wolstencroft - Creator 6. Out of the 10,000-plus applications per week to MI5's website, more than 2,500 people applied following the end of a Spooks episode, while before the episodes broadcast, only a handful of new applications were entered. Those storylines were intended by Brenton and Wolstencroft to show the audience that the MI5 officers are tempted by money. Hugh Simon (Malcolm Wyn-Jones), Jenny Agutter (Tessa Phillips) (recurring) With Peter Firth, Nicola Walker, Max Brown, Lara Pulver. Firth would "pepper" the dialogue with quotations from famous classical works, with moral and religious philosophies. The series won the Best Drama Series category over Clocking Off, Cutting It and Teachers. The producers were impressed enough by Dodds' performance that they wished to see her return in the second series. Leila Kirkpatrick was the line producer and Linda Stefansdottir was the production designer, while Andrea Galer was the costume designer, and Alison Davies was the make-up designer. In addition there are numerous interviews with the cast and crew members of the series, discussing the origins and development of the show and the purpose of the main characters. [12][14] A principle story arc is Tom dealing with the complexities of his relationship with Ellie, who at first does not know he is a spy. David Wolstencroft was credited as the series creator, Simon Crawford Collins as the producer, and Jane Featherstone as the series producer. [4] The producers hired Brenton for his "radical" and "provocative" style. Despite his status as a former Buffy regular, Head still had to earn the role from his audition. The editors would work on two episodes simultaneously. [8], Peter Firth plays the head of the counter-terrorism department, Harry Pearce. To maintain gun safety, two weapons experts were on hand to train the actors during rehearsal. Joe Joseph of The Times stated that it "bears a closer resemblance [to] 24," which "shaded the pleasure of this opening episode", but felt that by the end of the episode, Spooks had "established a voice of its own." The first series of the British spy drama television series Spooks (known as MI-5 in the United States) began broadcasting on 13 May 2002 on BBC One, and ended on 17 June 2002.It consists of six episodes. "[32] Bryan Byun of DVD Verdict had an issue with the storylines, stating, "At times it takes the entire length of an episode to figure out precisely what's going on. The sixth series of the BBC espionage television series Spooks began broadcasting on 16 October 2007 before ending on 18 December 2007. Lives beyond his means. [11] Kevin McNally appears as Robert Osbourne, the antagonist of the second episode. According to Wolstencroft, the attacks "sidewinded" the show, "perversely made it as relevant as can be," and "commuted a great sense of responsibility" on Spooks. [4] Among the advisors were Nick Day, who worked in counter-terrorism in the Security Services, Viktor Abramkin, a UK-based former KGB officer,[22] and Mike Baker, an ex-CIA agent. [Spooks] is its own beast altogether: a smart, thrilling series that pulls no punches and maintains a consistent level of quality and intelligence throughout its running time. The same episode made use of Covent Garden. Series 1: Episode 3. Keeley Hawes (Zoe Reynolds) MI-5 (TV Series 2002–2011) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In the same episode, Naoko Mori appeared as a lover of Danny's; Mori previously appeared in Psychos, another series produced by Kudos. [4] The actress described Zoe as "a feisty little number. He downplayed his enthusiasm to get the part. Keeley Hawes stars in the first episode of the hugely popular British spy drama series. [62] The Tom and Ellie relationship was seen by viewers as the fourth best couple in television for the year,[63] and Patrick McCann as the sixth best villain. Karen Wilson was the script editor, and Ralph Cameron and Malcolm Treen were the location managers. Joins the team on secondment from GCHQ, Megan Dodds (Christine Dale) However, each episode had approximately ten minutes edited out to accommodate for advert breaks. In the United Kingdom, the box set was released with a "15" British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) certificate (meaning it is unsuitable for viewing by those under the age of 15 years). 6, Jenny Agutter (Tessa Phillips) Kudos Film and Television developed Spooks after releasing Channel 4 medical drama Psychos in 1999, though the company initially faced friction from television networks which saw no potential in a post-Cold War spy show. [40], Within the fortnight of the show's launch, MI5 noted a surge in a number of applications to the organisation as a result of the series. Rory MacGregor (Colin Wells) A technical whiz-kid who is the youngest member of section B. Created by David Wolstencroft. A cynical veteran with more than 20 years' experience. [12] After four episodes were written, the September 11 attacks took place, resulting in three thousand deaths in the United States. Episode guide, trailer, review, preview, cast list and where to stream it on demand, on catch up and download. In the latter's case, the actors were filmed on the top floors, where the wind forced the actors to raise their voices so the sound unit could hear them. [23], Each episode took approximately two months to edit, and editing usually began as the episodes were still being shot. [34] The first episode ended up with an overnight rating of 9.2 million viewers, with a 41 per cent audience share, easily winning its time slot, and nearly doubling the numbers of ITV1's Helen West, which was viewed by 4.8 million at the same slot. As a result of the series, MI5's website saw a surge in a number of applications to the organisation by viewers. Landmann added; "Each story is complex and convincing, plus the scripts are very well written. Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series 5 Series 6 Series 7 Series 8 Series 9 Series 10 [23] Rural scenes were filmed across the South East of England, including in areas in Surrey,[11][14] and outside Maidstone in Kent. A little resentful of Zoe. The cameras allowed for more intimate filming as opposed to shoulder-operated cameras. [ Episode 5 … Full lists of the names of the cast and crew for Series 4, Episode 1 of BBC ONE drama Spooks. 5 "Episode 5" Alrick Riley: Richard McBrien: 27 November 2009 () (BBC Three) 4.39: Walker's death is suspected as suicide. [4] When including terrorists, the BBC often has the responsibility to portray people with as much balance as possible for both sides. The series began broadcasting on 13 May 2002 on BBC One during the 9 to 10 pm timeslot, and continued on every Monday night until 17 June 2002, with the exception of the fourth episode, which was viewed on Tuesday 4 June starting at 10 pm, due to an overrun of the coverage of Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee. The first series was seen by an average of 7.49 million, and received generally favourable reviews from critics, with some comparing the series to American espionage-based series such as 24. With Rupert Penry-Jones, Peter Firth, Richard Armitage, Hermione Norris. Banks-Smith also called the story "slightly unexpected" and stated, "Spooks appears to plume itself on its authenticity, and there are moments, well one moment, so stupid it has to be true. Spooks centres on the actions of Section D, a counter-terrorism division of the British Security Services (MI5). Meanwhile, a scene in which Tom and Patrick strip naked to ensure they are not bugged came from the producers' sources. "[50], The first series of Spooks was nominated for six awards, one of which it won. Spooks season 1 episode 6 Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. A technical whiz-kid who is the youngest member of section B. However, they also saw this as an opportunity; as Spooks is a spy show, Wolstencroft had the idea that it would be "cool" to have a show that was anonymous, and it would fit the spirit of the series. Tom's girlfriend who he met when working undercover at her restaurant. [52] The first series was also nominated for three Royal Television Society Awards, including Drama Series, although it lost out to Clocking Off. [15], The first series began filming in November 2001,[11] and continued until March 2002. Rory MacGregor appears in two episodes as Colin Wells, an MI5 technical officer. [28], Before broadcasting began, the BBC considered airing the show on a Saturday night timeslot as its research found that any potential viewers were less likely to watch television on Saturdays than most other nights of the week; the BBC hoped that Spooks would boost its timeslot. Tim McInnery (Oliver Mace) Looking After Our Own. The producers later successfully pitched the series to the BBC after the networks' commissioning teams were replaced. The series consists of ten episodes. Rory MacGregor (Colin Wells) [16], The two main writers, Brenton and Wolstencroft, had different styles and influences in their scripts. Joins the team on secondment from GCHQ. However the watchdog still criticised the BBC for failing to warn viewers of the violence to come in the scene. [23], The episodes of the first series were not filmed in the order they were broadcast; "Traitor's Gate" was the third episode to be filmed, while "One Last Dance" was the fourth. The fifth series of the BBC espionage television series Spooks began broadcasting on 17 September 2006 before ending on 13 November 2006. [13] Laurie based his performance on Barry Foster's portrayal of the head of MI6 in Sweeney!. Simon Mirren wrote the third episode. Welcome to the Spooks guide at TV.com.Take a trip into the world of deception and espionage that is MI5. Filming was usually done with long lens cameras, which proved difficult for the crew as many filming location were short on space. Hawes was attracted to the parallels between acting and spying. Since there have been a lot of episodes–too many to list on one page–the episodes have been sorted by series and arranged byepisode number. A third series of ten episodes was transmitted on BBC One in the autumn of 2004 and concluded on 13 December. This ensures that each episode is strong in content and execution. Keeley Hawes (Zoe Reynolds) [35] The second episode dropped to 7.8 million, but was still the most seen series in the timeslot. 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A little resentful of Zoe. ", See the ratings on the episode table above. The second episode attracted controversy after a scene which depicted the brutal death of main character Helen Flynn (Lisa Faulkner) attracted more than 250 complaints. At the end of 2002, the BBC released a "Best of" viewer polls on its website. Howard Brenton wrote the last three episodes, co-writing the finale with Wolstencroft. While Harry is under surveillance, the rest of the team work to stop the terrorist, where it is revealed that Nick Pollard, an American with counter surveillance skills may actually be involved. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. When they report what they saw to Harry Pearce, he instructs them to remove any reference to Salter from their reports and to forget what they saw. A former army officer who heads Section B. 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