The BBC have today released promotional pictures for the first episode of new dramatic thriller series, London Spy. Set against the backdrop of modern London the drama centres on the relationship between an M16 agent (Ed Holcroft) and a man working dead end jobs (Ben Whishaw). The first episode of the drama airs on the 9th of November from 9:00pm to 10:00pm on BBC Two. Synopsis and promo pictures below:

A romance between an MI6 code genius (Ed Holcroft) and a man working dead-end jobs (Ben Whishaw) promises happiness for both.

But tragedy strikes when the spy dies in suspicious circumstances, forcing his lover to pursue the dangerous truth behind his death. Out of his depth in the world of espionage Danny seeks help from his wise mentor Scottie (Jim Broadbent), embarking on a journey where no one is what they seem.



With thanks to BBC Media.