In the post-pandemic world of 2024 during an upcoming British general election involving the UK’s first Black Conservative prime minister, a leading team of analysts at the heart of the UK’s NSA-style spy agency GCHQ attempt to ward off a cyber-attack on the country’s electoral system.
In the post-pandemic world of 2024 during an upcoming British general election involving the UK’s first Black Conservative prime minister, a leading team of analysts at the heart of the UK’s NSA-style spy agency GCHQ attempt to ward off a cyber-attack on the country’s electoral system.
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A young intern's first day at GCHQ coincides with a major cyberattack on the UK. To win her superiors' trust, she breaks ranks to analyse the malware code without permission and uncovers a greater threat missed by others.
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Directed by Peter KosminskyWritten by Adam Patterson, Declan Lawn, Peter Kosminsky, Amelia SpencerGuest stars Julie Barclay, Kirsty Hoiles, Nitin Ganatra, Gavi Singh Chera, Robert Cavanah, Alfie Friedman, Melanie Gutteridge, Aysha Kala
Saara befriends John, a veteran GCHQ staffer, and seeks help from Gabriel in decrypting a message in the virus. Danny signs off on Saara attending a cyber conference with US agent Kathy, aware that Russian intelligence will also be there.
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Guest stars Mark Rylance, Nitin Ganatra, Gavi Singh Chera, Alfie Friedman, Aysha Kala, Jamie Muscato, Tom McKay, Joss Porter
Signs of irregularity in the UK general election result prompt political unrest, and the nation's relationship with its allies is threatened. Saara makes a devastating discovery.
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Guest stars Mark Rylance, Julie Barclay, Gavi Singh Chera, Aysha Kala, Andrew Rothney, Tom McKay, Joss Porter, Yasmin Wilde
As the true extent of Russia's interference with the UK becomes clear, Saara and her former classmate join forces. Can they uncover the hidden code and prevent a war?
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Guest stars Mark Rylance, Julie Barclay, Gavi Singh Chera, Alfie Friedman, Jamie Muscato, Andrew Rothney, Joss Porter, Yasmin Wilde
