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Red Joan

Following the story of Joan Stanley, a Cambridge science graduate who stole British nuclear secrets and passed them to the Soviet Union after WWII. Joan's espionage activities remained unknown for decades, until her cover was blown and MI5 finally caught up with her in her 80s.

2 days left to watch

1 hour, 33 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Mar 2025 23:05
BBC Two England & HD only

Credits

Joan Judi Dench
Young Joan Sophie Cookson
Ms Hart Nina Sosanya
Leo Tom Hughes
Sonya Tereza Srbova
Max Stephen Campbell Moore
Nick Ben Miles
Mr Adams Laurence Spellman
William Freddie Gaminara
Writer Jennie Rooney
Writer Lindsay Shapero
Director Trevor Nunn

Broadcasts

  • Sun 4 Apr 2021 22:00
    BBC Two
  • Mon 7 Feb 2022 23:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Wed 10 May 2023 23:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Thu 11 May 2023 00:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Wed 27 Dec 2023 00:15
    BBC Two
  • Wed 3 Jul 2024 00:05
    BBC Two
  • Fri 28 Mar 2025 23:05
    BBC Two England & HD only

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