Mr. Palfrey of Westminster (1984)

Name: Mr. Palfrey of Westminster
Genre: Drama
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Alec McCowen, Caroline Blakiston, Clive Wood, Briony McRoberts

Drama

Mr. Palfrey is a mild-mannered, but highly skilled counter-espionage agent employed by a small, unnamed department within British intelligence. He and his team tackle complex cases, often involving government cover-ups and internal affairs.

IMDb rating: 7.7 (217 votes)
Episode average: 8.2 +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (1984)

8.07 avg 4 episodes 7.5 → 8.2 50 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Once Your Card Is Marked	7.5	40
2	The Honeypot and the Bees	8.2	32
3	The Defector	8.4	29
4	A Present from Leipzig	8.2	27

Season 2 (1985)

8.25 avg 6 episodes 7.9 → 8.9 50 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Freedom from Longing	7.9	24
2	Return to Sender	8.5	26
3	Music of a Dead Prophet	7.3	21
4	Official Secret	8.6	19
5	Spygame	8.3	20
6	The Baited Trap	8.9	21

Mr. Palfrey of Westminster (1984)

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