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Sleepers

In the aftermath of Glasnost's collapse, a mystery unfolds as two Soviet spies from 1965 vanish during their mission, prompting the Kremlin to send a seasoned operative to track them down, leading him into a complex web of espionage.

In 1965, the disappearance of two Soviet spies in England sparks a cat-and-mouse game as a seasoned Russian agent is sent to track them down, only to become embroiled in a tangled web of espionage involving the CIA, KGB, and MI-5.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Awakening

1. The Awakening

Aired: Apr 10, 1991

A sudden revelation in the Kremlin's inner circle sparks a chain reaction wit...

Episode 2 The Net Tightens

2. The Net Tightens

Aired: Apr 17, 1991

Jeremy Coward and Albert Robinson's concealed pasts start to unravel, threate...

Episode 3 On the Run

3. On the Run

Aired: Apr 24, 1991

Jeremy and Albert hatch a bold plan to break free as KGB Major Nina Grishina ...

Episode 4 Welcome Home

4. Welcome Home

Aired: May 1, 1991

In the Scottish Highlands, Jeremy and Albert plan a daring escape, believing ...

Info about Sleepers

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Comedy, Drama