The Inside Man — Season 1, Episode 8: An East-West Affair
60 min • 1 season, 12 episodes
Episode synopsis
"Are you repelled by the sight of a middle-aged woman in love with a man years younger? Some people are." When a young Eastern attaché takes a more than friendly interest in a high-ranking but mature lady member of the British diplomatic staff, Dawnay's department is alarmed—especially as her briefcase contains classified information. In a background of Civil Service intrigue and vicious gossip-mongering, Dr. James Austen tries to restore some sanity in an attempt to stop the Juggernaut of the Establishment from crushing the private lives of ordinary people.
About The Inside Man
The Inside Man, produced by Derek Granger and David Cunliffe, offers more of a reimagining than a direct replacement of its predecessor's concept. The series features Frederick Jaeger as Dr. James Austen, a psychiatrist and criminologist who alternates between working for Basil Henson's character, Dawnay, from "the Department," and taking on cases from private clients. Petra Davies plays Sarah Worth, Austen's dependable 'girl Friday.' In the third episode, *Crosscheck*, Robin Ellis joins the cast as Michael Barnett, a spy whom the Department insists Austen should approve. However, every detail about Barnett is an obvious fabrication, adding layers of intrigue to the storyline.