The Ipcress File

TV Mini Series
2022
15
1h

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

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As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British n... Read allAs the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.

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Trivia
The character names "Harry Palmer" and Jean Courtney" are retained for the central characters from the 1965 film. In the novel, the hero has no name - although it is specifically stated that his name is NOT Harry - whilst Jean is surnamed "Tonneson".

Goofs
Whilst in the South Pacific, Harry has no trouble making a phone call to Britain. In 1963, before satellite communications, this would in fact have been very difficult and time consuming. He would have had to call the operator and book a call, which would have had to travel over copper cables. At that time you could not even call the USA from Britain without booking a call with the operator.

Connections
Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #5.55 (2022)

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8/10

Classic Cold War series - ignore the imdb haters that cannot see past the film

I have binged this like I haven't for ages. Imdb gives very mixed reviews and compares it to the film a lot. The film is a classic but hasn't really held up to time.

This doesn't take away from the film and the plot is as solid as ever.

I really like the cast and the main leads are stellar.

The female leads are what stand out for me however as the focus isn't solely on Palmer, but subtly he takes a second to Jean's character who doesn't put a foot wrong and Lucy Boynton is both talented and stunning.

If you like classic drama done well watch this.