Spooks
Spooks: From The Beginning - Sundays at 9pm, from Sunday 19th July
Over the course of seven, thrill-packed series, Spooks has become one of the UK's most-watched and iconic drama serials.
Featuring the stories of Harry Pearce and his MI5 team of agents, from the very first series Spooks established new standards in British television thriller making. And that's where Alibi starts this month – right at the beginning.
The Spooks journey starts when one of Danny's agents feeds him information that 20 bombs have gone astray in the Liverpool area. When one of them explodes in a suburban street, the team spring into action and soon a known pro-life extremist is prime suspect. It's down to Zoe to infiltrate Mary Kane's gang and stop further carnage.
Starring Peter Firth, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo and Matthew Macfadyen.
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Matthew Macfadyen (Tom Quinn)
Tom is loyal, dedicated and equipped with the sort of steely, indecipherable expression a poker player would kill for.
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David Oyelowo (Danny Hunter)
A brave but cocky agent, Danny Hunter can be too reckless for his own good – both on the job and in his personal life.
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Rupert Penry-Jones (Adam Carter)
An enigmatic, natural performer, Adam has confronted his demons and become a ruthless pragmatist.
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Keeley Hawes (Zoe Reynolds)
Linguistics expert Zoe Reynolds is an eager and brilliant agent who is committed to serving and defending her country.
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Peter Firth (Harry Pearce)
Headhunted by MI5 when still in the army, Harry is a veteran spook whose strength and wisdom earn everyone's respect.
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Spooks Series 1: A debrief
What real-life catastrophe led to the creation of Spooks? Find out with our guide to the hit show.
