Series from 1988
A British TV series exploring the lives and the very brave work of female undercover agents who worked behind enemy lines during world war two,
England, 1942. Liz Grainger lives a privileged life in Dover with her 5-year-old daughter; Matty Firman works in a London factory. Both are recruited as secret agents by charismatic Col. Cad Cadogan.
Liz and Matty prepare for duty, and Liz says a painful goodbye to her daughter. Under cover of night, the new agents fly to France.
Resistance leader Kit Vanston is shocked that the new arrivals are women. As German forces close in on her location, wireless operator Matty sends her first transmission.
Matty narrowly escapes detection. Meanwhile, Liz learns that her childhood friend, Claudine, has been forced to billet German Col. Krieger and his officers in her chateau.
Liz makes plans to return to London with vital information for Cad. Trapped between the Resistance and the Germans, Claudine faces a ghastly choice: become a double agent or be handed over to the Gestapo.
Liz’s husband wants to know the truth about her wartime activities. When she comes clean, he’s outraged. Back in France, Kit warns Matty to be more careful, and Claudine provides useful information to the Germans.
