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Ashenden (1991–1991) — drama · espionage on BBC One

The answer: Concluded December 8, 1991.
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Genre
Drama · Espionage
Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
November 17, 1991
Ended
December 8, 1991
Runtime
~55 min per episode
1season
4episodes

About Ashenden

Ashenden ended on December 8, 1991, on BBC One. The series aired its entire first season in late 1991, comprising four episodes. There are no upcoming episodes or plans for continuation, and the show has concluded its run.

Ashenden was a drama series set during World War I, focusing on the life of the playwright John Ashenden who was recruited as a spy by the British secret service. The show depicted his experiences and disillusionment with espionage activities, with each episode opening with scenes of an older Ashenden living in France in the 1960s, reacting to music on the radio.

The series starred Alex Jennings as John Ashenden, alongside Joss Ackland, Ian Bannen, Alfred Molina, and Elizabeth McGovern. It was a historical espionage drama that premiered in 1991 and had a runtime of approximately 55 minutes per episode.

Ashenden episode schedule

4 aired

Aired · 4

DateEp.Title
December 8, 1991 S1·E4 The Hairless Mexican
December 1, 1991 S1·E3 Mr Harrington's Washing
November 24, 1991 S1·E2 The Traitor
November 17, 1991 S1·E1 The Dark Woman

Ashenden cast