Step into the tense world of 1960s Cold War espionage with ITV1's "The Ipcress File." The series follows Harry Palmer, a sharp but rebellious British army sergeant with a criminal record. Instead of facing a long prison sentence, he is reluctantly recruited into a shadowy spy unit. His first mission is a dangerous one: to find a missing British nuclear scientist who has been kidnapped. The thrilling trail leads him from gritty London to the starkly divided city of Berlin, uncovering a sinister plot involving brainwashing and international intrigue. Palmer must use all his wits to navigate a world of deception where no one can be trusted. This stylish and suspenseful thriller has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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The Ipcress File on ITV1 is a thrilling spy drama based on the classic novel by Len Deighton. Set in the 1960s during the Cold War, it follows British army sergeant Harry Palmer as he becomes an unlikely secret agent. Tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of a top scientist, Palmer finds himself caught in a dangerous web of espionage, double-crosses, and political intrigue. The series stands out for its stylish period details and suspenseful storytelling, giving viewers a gripping look at international spying during one of history’s tensest eras. With strong performances from Joe Cole and Lucy Boynton, The Ipcress File delivers both action and clever twists. The show has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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It’s 1963. Cold war rages between West and East. Nuclear bombers are permanently airborne. In this highly charged atmosphere, we join Harry Palmer – a British army sergeant on the make in Berlin. In this newly partitioned city, a sharp working-class young man with sophisticated tastes can make a lot of money. Wholesaler, retailer, fixer, smuggler, Harry’s varied interests bring him into contact with everything and everyone – until the law catches up and it all comes crashing to a halt.
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