White Heat
In 1965, seven students meet and, despite being an assorted mix of people, become friends while they share a flat together in London. As time passes, their lives intertwine with each other as they feel the impact of political developments and the outbreak of war and disease.
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Season 1
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To Love Then
When politician's wife and undercover spy Helen Webb learns that her lover has been murdered, the Black Doves recruit an old friend to help protect her.
Dec 5, 2024 -
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The Dark Side of the Moon
The action moves to 1973, and the nation is in turmoil, stricken by industrial action. Jack is working as a trade unionist, but compromises his principles to help his father's flagging political career. Charlotte realises the time has come to leave Jack - and the flat - when her mother's mental condition deteriorates, and Orla faces a painful decision when her brother turns up on her doorstep, on the run from the IRA.
Mar 22, 2012 · 57m -
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The Eye of the Needle
The year is 1982, and as Britain and Argentina go to war over the Falkland Islands, Jack is fighting his own battle with heroin addiction, prompting the former flatmates to help their friend detox. Meanwhile, Lilly receives devastating news, and Charlotte's mother places increasing demands on her daughter, not least when she turns up during an acute manic phase. Penultimate episode of the drama, starring Claire Foy, Sam Claflin, MyAnna Buring and Lee Ingleby.
Apr 5, 2012 · 55m
