Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20200106 | When retired spy Solomon Dortmund sees an envelope pass from one hand to another in a bustling cafe he knows he's witnessed more than an innocent encounter. But by relaying his suspicions to his MI5 handler he sets in train events which will alter lives.
Set in a snow-dusted London, Mick Herron's taut thriller takes place in the gap where old-style spy craft and modern intelligence analysis don't quite meet.
Read by John Heffernan
After witnessing a clandestine encounter, an old spy sets life changing events in motion. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20200107 | Set in a snow-dusted London, Mick Herron's taut thriller takes place in the gap where old-style spy craft and modern intelligence analysis don't quite meet.
When retired spy Solomon Dortmund sees an envelope pass from one hand to another in a bustling cafe he knows he's witnessed more than an innocent encounter. Even as he struggles to be taken seriously by his MI5 handler, undercover agent Snow White is about to take her first steps in the big league - but who is she working for?
Read by John Heffernan
As Solly struggles to be taken seriously, agent Snow White is about to come into play. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20200108 | Set in a snow-dusted London, Mick Herron's taut thriller takes place in the gap where old-style spy craft and modern intelligence analysis don't quite meet.
Solomon Dortmund sees an envelope pass from one hand to another in a bustling cafe and knows he's witnessed more than an innocent encounter. The retired spy carries the memory of tradecraft in his bones but struggles to engage the attention of preoccupied handler John Bachelor. Meanwhile undercover agent Snow White is about to take her first steps in the big league - but who is she working for?
Read by John Heffernan
Preoccupied with his disastrous personal life, John Bachelor decides to call in a favour. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20200109 | Set in a snow-dusted London, Mick Herron's taut thriller takes place in the gap where old-style spy craft and modern intelligence analysis don't quite meet.
When retired spy Solomon Dortmund sees an envelope pass from one hand to another in a bustling cafe he knows he's witnessed more than an innocent encounter. His shambolic handler has called in a favour and now analyst Alec Wicinski is on the trail of a German agent. But Martin Kreutzmer isn't about to give up valuable asset Snow White without a fight.
Read by John Heffernan
Alec carries out a reluctant favour as Martin Kreutzmer scrambles to cover his tracks. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20200110 | Set in a snow-dusted London, Mick Herron's taut thriller takes place in the gap where old-style spy craft and modern intelligence analysis don't quite meet.
When retired spy Solomon Dortmund sees an envelope pass from one hand to another in a bustling cafe he knows he's witnessed more than an innocent encounter. His shambolic handler has called in a favour and now analyst Alec Wicinski is on the trail of a German agent. But Martin Kreutzmer isn't about to give up valuable asset Snow White without a fight - no matter who gets hurt in the process.
Read by John Heffernan
German agent Martin Kreutzmer is desperate to protect his asset after the death of Solly. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |