
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.
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

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
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).