2018- 2018

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.0(95 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

After the sudden death of ex-Secret Intelligence Service man Alexander, his wife Alison investigates when mysteries from her husband's past come knocking.

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8 members

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Ruth Wilson

Alison Wilson

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Iain Glen

Alec Wilson

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Fiona Shaw

Coleman

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Anupam Kher

Shahbaz Karim

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Calam Lynch

Gordon Wilson

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Ian McElhinney

Father Timothy

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Joy Richardson

Olive

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Keeley Hawes

Dorothy Wick

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