"The Secret Agent" 1992

1992 BBC adaptation of the Joseph Conrad novel of 1907 concerning the mostly inactive spy Alfred Verloc, who is ordered by his superior Mr Vladimir to carry out a terrorist act. Verloc reluctantly plans the operation, seeking help from The Professor. Verloc is also an informant for the police and the Assistant Commissioner and Chief Inspector Heat add additional pressure on Verloc and his attempts to carry out his plan. Verloc’s subsequent actions gravely affect his wife who is devoted to her mentally unbalanced brother Stevie.

Cast:

David Suchet
Alfred Verloc 

Cheryl Campbell
Winnie Verloc 

Peter Capaldi
Mr Vladimir 

Warren Clarke
Chief Inspector Heat 

Janet Suzman
Margaret, Duchess of Chester 

Richard Stirling
Stevie