Game, Set, and Match
“BERLIN GAME. MEXICO SET. LONDON MATCH.”
Series Overview
Focuses on Bernard Samson (Ian Holm), beginning with his search for the "mole" that threatens the Brahms Network in East Germany. Samson is sent to Berlin to bring out a Brahms agent. He is then sent to Mexico to try to persuade a KGB major (Gottfried John) to defect, using his childhood friend Verner Volkmann's wife Zena as bait. After it appears another traitor is working at London Central, Samson himself becomes one of the prime suspects.
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
60 min per episode
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Mon, Oct 3, 1988
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Episode 13 London Match: Part 3”
Bernard Samson (Ian Holm) has to oversee one last operation to trap the KGB, and to test the sincerity of Stinnes's defection.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Len Deighton, John Howlett
Richard Harvey
Brian Armstrong
Department Leadership Roster
John Howlett
Writer
Brian Armstrong
Producer
Chris Truelove
Production Design
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What is Game, Set, and Match about?
Focuses on Bernard Samson (Ian Holm), beginning with his search for the "mole" that threatens the Brahms Network in East Germany. Samson is sent to Berlin to bring out a Brahms agent. He is then sent to Mexico to try to persuade a KGB major (Gottfried John) to defect, using his childhood friend Verner Volkmann's wife Zena as bait. After it appears another traitor is working at London Central, Samson himself becomes one of the prime suspects.
How many seasons does Game, Set, and Match have?
Game, Set, and Match comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Game, Set, and Match?
Key cast members in Game, Set, and Match include Ian Holm, Michael Culver, Gail Harrison, Anthony Bate, Michael Degen.
Who created or directed Game, Set, and Match?
Game, Set, and Match was developed and directed by Not specified.