Close to the Enemy
“Where one war ends, another begins.”
Series Overview
A British intelligence officer has to ensure that a captured German scientist helps the British develop jet aircraft.
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
60 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Thu, Nov 10, 2016
Stephen PoliakoffLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Episode 7”
Victor, still struggling to cope with the effects of the war, tries to expose the activities of Callum's team. Those around him choose not to pay attention and force him to seek medical help. He escapes from the hospital psychiatric ward at an opportune moment, while Callum and Rachel take advantage of Alex's upcoming business trip. When Callum's superiors try to stop Victor, his life is threatened. Dieter finally tells Callum the truth about his past in Germany. The tables have turned, and it is now Dieter who tries to win over Callum. Harold similarly feels despair for failing to live up to Callum's expectations of him. Can these two men convince Callum of their integrity?
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Acorn TV Original | Close to the EnemyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-28
Cast & Creators
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Jim Sturgess
Callum Ferguson
Lucy Ward
Lotte Koehler
Charlotte Riley
Rachel Lombard
Angela Bassett
Eva
Phoebe Fox
Kathy Griffiths
August Diehl
Dieter Koehler
Freddie Highmore
Victor Ferguson
Alfred Molina
Harold Lindsay-Jones
Sebastian Armesto
Alex Lombard
Alfie Allen
Ringwood
Julian Bleach
Geoffrey Salter
Robert Glenister
Brigadier Wainwright
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Poliakoff
Stephen Poliakoff
Adrian Johnston
Ashley Rowe
Chris Wyatt
Stephen Poliakoff, Suzan Harrison, Helen Flint, Hilary Bevan Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Wyatt
Editor
Nic Ede
Costume Design
Rob Harris
Production Design
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Helen Flint
Producer
Stephen Poliakoff
Writer
Stephen Poliakoff
Director
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Close to the Enemy about?
A British intelligence officer has to ensure that a captured German scientist helps the British develop jet aircraft.
How many seasons does Close to the Enemy have?
Close to the Enemy comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Close to the Enemy?
Key cast members in Close to the Enemy include Jim Sturgess, Lucy Ward, Charlotte Riley, Angela Bassett, Phoebe Fox.
Who created or directed Close to the Enemy?
Close to the Enemy was developed and directed by Stephen Poliakoff.