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After Britain's defeat at Dunkirk, in the corridors of Whitehall, Mrs Brown must turn from tea lady to spy. Stars Amanda Root.

After the British defeat at Dunkirk, and the death of her husband, Mrs Brown has found herself pushing a tea trolley for the new Nazi Military Administration in London.

Determined to survive, she makes sure she is unremarkable.

But when she's contacted by the Resistance, can she keep her resolution?

Starring Amanda Root.

Ed Harris's stirring wartime thriller with a difference.

Joan Brown ..... Amanda Root
Maisie Brown..... Ellie Kendrick
Mrs Crace ..... Adjoa Andoh
Miss Fry ..... Marlene Sidaway
Oberst Vitte ..... Simon Wilson
Gwen Evans ..... Tracy Wiles
Sturmbannfuhrer Smith ..... James Lailey
Mr Thomas ..... Paul Moriarty
Wode ..... Simon Bubb
Molly ..... Francine Chamberlain
Hans ..... Mark Edel-Hunt

Translations by Johannes Mirbach and Miguel Frank

Director: Jonquil Panting.

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in February 2012.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 22 May 2024 01:45

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  • Tue 21 Feb 2012 10:45
  • Tue 21 Feb 2012 19:45
  • Tue 25 Oct 2016 14:30
  • Wed 26 Oct 2016 02:30
  • Tue 21 May 2024 06:45
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  • Tue 21 May 2024 17:45
  • Wed 22 May 2024 01:45