Partners in Crime

Partners in Crime

TV-PG Limited Series 2015 · 6 eps · ★ 7.1 · Mystery, Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime

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Set in a 1950s Britain rising from the ashes of the Blitz into the grip of a new Cold War, our beekeeping duo stumble into a world of murder, undercover agents and cold war conspiracy. Tuppence is a woman who sees adventure round every corner, throwing herself head first into every mystery with passion and fervour, determined to get to the truth no matter what it takes, much to the dismay of her more cautious husband Tommy.

Created by Zinnie Harris, Claire Wilson

Network: BBC One

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Jessica Raine Tuppence Beresford
David Walliams Tommy Beresford
Matthew Steer Albert
James Fleet Carter
Camilla Beeput Jane Finn
Paul Brennen Lucky
Jonny Phillips Whittington
Clarke Peters Julius Hersheimmer
Madeline Appiah Annette
Hannah Waddingham Blonde Assassin
Aoife McMahon Sheila Perenna
Pınar Öğün Veronika Urbanowicz

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