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Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Marcus (Jude Wright), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Spy

Spy

  • TV sitcom
  • Sky One
  • 2011 - 2012
  • 17 episodes (2 series)

Sky sitcom about a man accidentally recruited as a trainee spy for MI5. Stars Darren Boyd, Robert Lindsay and Jude Wright. Also features Dolly Wells, Tom Goodman-Hill, Mathew Baynton, Rebekah Staton, Rosie Cavaliero and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Codename: Grades

Tim fine-tunes his computer hacking skills at work, and puts them to good use by altering Marcus's school grades. Has the fledgling spy gone too far?

Preview clips

Further details

Spy. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Darren Boyd), Philip (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Paula sets Tim the goal of giving Philip a hug following a therapy session exercise that highlights his anger issues.

Meanwhile, a computer-hacking assignment proves a breeze at MI5, but disaster strikes when Tim uses his skills to hack into Marcus's school records to make a few changes.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 28th October 2011
Time
8:30pm
Channel
Sky One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Darren Boyd Tim
Jude Wright Marcus
Robert Lindsay The Examiner
Dolly Wells Judith
Tom Goodman-Hill Philip
Mathew Baynton Chris
Rebekah Staton Caitlin
Rosie Cavaliero Paula
Ed Coleman Moritz
Ellie Hopkins Justine
Writing team
Simeon Goulden Writer
Production team
Ben Taylor Director
Margot Gavan Duffy Producer
Simeon Goulden Producer
Jimmy Mulville Executive Producer
Helen Williams Executive Producer
Lucy Lumsden Executive Producer
Anthony Boys (as Ant 'Pants' Boys) Editor
Mo Holden Production Designer
Oli Julian Composer

Video

Spy Episode 3 - School Standoff

Tim's always suspected son Marcus off having more than a little 'Evil Genius' vibe about him. And now he knows for sure.

Featuring: Darren Boyd (Tim) & Jude Wright (Marcus).

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