Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Marcus (Jude Wright), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
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 young Jude Wright. Stars Darren Boyd, Jude Wright, Robert Lindsay, Dolly Wells, Tom Goodman-Hill and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Codename: Loser
Single father Tim quits his job as a junior sales assistant in a computer shop, and soon has an interview lined up in Westminster. After getting lost in a Whitehall building, he ends up in quite an unusual predicament...
Further details
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Thirtysomething Tim is accidentally recruited to be a trainee spy for MI5, a dramatic change from his former dead-end job. However, he is locked in a custody battle with his ex-wife over their son, who does not enjoy spending time with his dad, and also has to contend with his new boss known as the Examiner.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 14th October 2011
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- Sky One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 16th October 2011 | 5:30pm | Sky1 |
| Monday 2nd July 2012 | 8:30pm | Sky1 |
| Wednesday 4th July 2012 | 9:00pm | Sky1 |
| Friday 7th September 2012 | 8:30pm | Sky1 |
| Monday 17th December 2012 | 7:00am | Sky1 |
| Thursday 31st January 2013 | 7:30pm | Pick TV |
| Thursday 31st January 2013 | 11:45pm | Pick TV |
| Monday 1st April 2013 | 1:00pm | Sky1 |
| Saturday 6th April 2013 | 6:00am | Sky1 |
| Saturday 13th July 2013 | 7:00am | Sky1 |
| Sunday 14th July 2013 | 12:00pm | Sky1 |
| Saturday 7th September 2013 | 1:00pm | Sky1 |
Cast & crew
| Darren Boyd | Tim |
| Jude Wright | Marcus |
| Robert Lindsay | The Examiner |
| Dolly Wells | Judith |
| Tom Goodman-Hill | Philip |
| Mathew Baynton | Chris |
| Rebekah Staton | Caitlin |
| Ed Coleman | Moritz |
| Daniel Lawrence Taylor | Douglas (Jobcentre Worker) |
| James Puddephatt | Abused Customer |
| Simeon Goulden | Writer |
| 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: Interview Practice
Marcus gives his dad a little interview coaching...
Featuring: Darren Boyd (Tim) & Jude Wright (Marcus).