Ashenden
TV series
Ashenden
1991, English.
Four-part drama about a writer recruited into espionage work by British intelligence during the First World War. Based on the writings of Somerset Maugham
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E4: The Hairless Mexican
Aired 8 December 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ian BannenCast · 4 ep
- Alex JenningsCast · 4 ep
- Joss AcklandCast · 4 ep
- Jason IsaacsAndrew Lehman · 4 ep
- Alfred MolinaCarmona · 1 ep
- Elizabeth McGovernAileen Somerville · 1 ep
- Alan BennettGrantly Caypor · 1 ep
- Harriet WalterGiulia Lazzari · 1 ep
- Roger HammondBritish MP · 1 ep
- Nigel HarrisonFirst Detective · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 November 1991
- Last aired
- 8 December 1991
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What Ashenden is based on
Ashenden is based on Ashenden: Or the British Agent (1928) by William Somerset Maugham.
1928
Ashenden: Or the British Agent
By William Somerset Maugham
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How many seasons of Ashenden are there?
Ashenden has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is Ashenden finished?
Yes. Ashenden ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Ashenden?
If you liked Ashenden, try X Company, Smiley's People, TURN: Washington's Spies.
What is Ashenden based on?
Ashenden is based on Ashenden: Or the British Agent (1928) by William Somerset Maugham.