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Miniseries

(1987)

Overview

The life of British MI6 spy Magnus Pym, from his school days to his mysterious disappearance.

Cast

Peter Egan as Magnus Pym
Peter Egan

as Magnus Pym

Ray McAnally as Rick Pym
Ray McAnally

as Rick Pym

Alan Howard as Jack Brotherhood
Alan Howard

as Jack Brotherhood

Peggy Ashcroft as Miss Dubber
Peggy Ashcroft

as Miss Dubber

Jane Booker as Mary Pym
Jane Booker

as Mary Pym

Tim Healy as Syd Lemon
Tim Healy

as Syd Lemon

Episodes

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November 4, 1987

A young Magnus leaves his troubled family behind to face the trials of boarding school.

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November 11, 1987

Magnus, sent to Switzerland, meets two men who will be important in his life as a spy.

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November 18, 1987

Magnus betrays his father Rick and renews his acquaintance with Axel.

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November 25, 1987

Magnus is living in the US and still bailing his father out of trouble.

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December 2, 1987

The heads of GB and US intelligence argue over Pym’s loyalty.

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December 9, 1987

On hearing of Rick’s death, Pym and Mary return to Vienna.

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December 16, 1987

Axel makes contact with Mary.