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Storyline

This is the story of Magnus Pym, from his childhood to the end of his career in middle age. As a young man, there is little doubt that his father Rick was the most influential character in his life. Rick was a raconteur, con man, thief, black marketer and all in all, simply larger than life. From a young age, Rick included Magnus in his schemes and the young man learned that you would do anything for the ones you love. When a university student in Switzerland, Pym meets the other person who will have the greatest influence in his life, Axel, a Czech refugee. As Pym enters his career in the British Secret Service, his relationship with Axel and the values he developed in childhood lead him down his own path of betrayal and loyalty.

Country: United Kingdom

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: November 4, 1987

Also Known As: Ein blendender Spion, パーフェクトスパイSzpieg doskonały, Идеальный шпион, John le Carré's A Perfect Spy, A Perfect Spy, John Le Carré's A Perfect Spy, Un espía perfecto |  See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1987 | 7 Episodes

Awards

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BAFTA TV Award 1988

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Drama Series

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Actor

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Film Sound

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Original Television Music

RTS Television Award 1988

Nominee

Winner

RTS Television Award

Best Performance - Male

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