The Secret Agent (1992)

Based on The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad

Three-part adaptation of Joseph Conrad's classic novel by Dusty Hughes starring David Suchet. Adolf Verloc is a double agent, who informs on his colleagues to GB police and Russian embassy. The appointment of a new spymaster ruins his life.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 56'08''
  • Broadcast date: 1992
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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The Secret Agent (1992) | Episode 1

The Secret Agent (1992) | Episode 1

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The Secret Agent (1992) | Episode 2

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The Secret Agent (1992) | Episode 3

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The Secret Agent (1992) | Episode 1

1992 | 56'08''

Three-part adaptation of Joseph Conrad's classic novel by Dusty Hughes starring David Suchet. Adolf Verloc is a double agent, who informs...

The Secret Agent (1992) | Episode 2

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1992 | 54'28''

Verloc has been set his task-to blow up Greenwich Observatory. Fearful of failing and being revealed to his anarchist friends he turns to...

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Adolf Verlocs' attempt to blow up the Greenwich observatory has ended in disaster.
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