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A Perfect Spy
Overview
The life of British MI6 spy Magnus Pym, from his school days to his mysterious disappearance.
Status
Ended
Created By
Arthur Hopcraft, John le Carré
Network
BBC Two
Seasons & Episodes

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

Part 1
A young Magnus leaves his troubled family behind to face the trials of boarding school.

Part 2
Magnus, sent to Switzerland, meets two men who will be important in his life as a spy.

Part 3
Magnus betrays his father Rick and renews his acquaintance with Axel.

Part 4
Magnus is living in the US and still bailing his father out of trouble.

Part 5
The heads of GB and US intelligence argue over Pym’s loyalty.

Part 6
On hearing of Rick’s death, Pym and Mary return to Vienna.

Part 7
Axel makes contact with Mary.
Top Cast

Peter Egan
Magnus Pym

Ray McAnally
Rick Pym

Alan Howard
Jack Brotherhood

Rüdiger Weigang
Axel

Peggy Ashcroft
Miss Dubber

Jane Booker
Mary Pym

Tim Healy
Syd Lemon




