About this season
Four-part drama about a writer recruited into espionage work by British intelligence during the First World War. Based on the writings of Somerset Maugham
Episodes (4)
1. The Dark Woman
Aired 17 November 1991 • 55 min
A traitorous actress is pressured by threats into enticing her terrorist lover to leave the safety of neutral Switzerland and join her in France, an ally of England.
2. The Traitor
Aired 24 November 1991 • 55 min
A quiet Englishman, Caypor, has chosen to spend the war in Switzerland, as his wife is German. But Ashenden suspects he may be a spy, and may have to be killed.
3. Mister Harrington's Washing
Aired 1 December 1991 • 55 min
Ashenden is sent to revolutionary Russia with funds for delivery to Kerensky, the Prime Minister of the Russian Provisional Government, who England supports.
4. The Hairless Mexican
Aired 8 December 1991 • 55 min
Ashenden is joined by an eccentric assassin known as "the hairless Mexican" who is dangerous.