Episodes
A Spy Among Friends: The Admiral’s Glass (ITV 1 Sunday 16 July 2023)
A Spy Among Friends: The Admiral’s Glass airs Sunday 16 July 2023 on ITV 1.
What can we expect from this episode
Lily Thomas, an MI5 agent who is eager to learn the truth about Philby, employs various psychological techniques to coax information out of Elliott. Philby later explains to Sergei why he is a dangerous communist double agent.
Who were Philby and Elliott
Guy Philby and Nicholas Elliott shared a complex and enigmatic relationship that transcended mere friendship or professional ties. Their connection was built on a foundation of mutual respect, camaraderie, and a shared understanding of the world of espionage.
Both Philby and Elliott were part of the British intelligence community during a tumultuous period in history, the Cold War. Philby, however, would ultimately be revealed as a double agent, working for the Soviet Union while seemingly loyal to his country.
Elliott, on the other hand, initially found himself under suspicion due to his close association with Philby. Despite this, their bond remained strong, with Elliott struggling to reconcile his own loyalty to Philby with the evidence pointing to betrayal.
Their relationship was as enigmatic and intricately woven as the world of espionage itself. Philby’s actions placed immense strain on their friendship, and yet Elliott’s simultaneous admiration and disillusionment made their connection all the more fascinating.
Who is in the cast
With Guy Pearce (Kim Philby), Damian Lewis (Nicholas Elliott), Anna Maxwell Martin (Lily Thomas), Adrian Edmondson (Sir Roger Hollis), Stephen Kunken (James Jesus Angelton), Karel Roden (Sergei), Nicholas Rowe (Sir Anthony Blunt), Monika Gossmann (Galina), Puiu-Mircea Lăscuș, Lucy Russell (Jane Sissmore), Lucy Akhurst (Elizabeth Elliott), Anastasia Hille (Flora Solomon), Jennifer Marsala (Iris), Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Dr. Robert Thomas), Gilly Gilchrist (), Steven Elder (Tim Milne), Thomas Arnold (Guy Burgess), Alexander Terentyev (Orchis),
Season 1 Episode 2
When can we see the episode
A Spy Among Friends: The Admiral’s Glass airs Sunday 16 July 2023 at 9.00pm on ITV 1
Featured Image Credit: ITV 1
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