1. Episode 1
May 22, 2019 60 minDuring the tumultuous summer of 1958, Samuel prepares to launch his new invention, which is attracting some suspicious followers, before meeting the mysterious Kathleen.
Series 6.5
Summer of Rockets
20191 season21 ratings
Samuel, a Russian-born Jewish inventor who specialises in the development of hearing aids, is tasked with a secret mission by MI5 to use his technological expertise to contribute to western Cold War efforts. Following the tensions of the space race and the first hydrogen bomb test, Samuel's efforts factor in to the emergence of the modern world.
Synopsis
Samuel, a Russian-born Jewish inventor who specialises in the development of hearing aids, is tasked with a secret mission by MI5 to use his technological expertise to contribute to western Cold War efforts. Following the tensions of the space race and the first hydrogen bomb test, Samuel's efforts factor in to the emergence of the modern world.
Episodes
Seasons & episodes
1 season
2. Episode 2
May 29, 2019 60 minThe secret service tasks Samuel with spying on the Shaws in exchange for an order of his invention, and Hannah discovers that Kathleen has a tragic family secret.
3. Episode 3
Jun 5, 2019 60 minSamuel spies on his new friends while his relationship with Kathleen intensifies. Hannah and Kathleen investigate Anthony’s disappearance.
4. Episode 4
Jun 12, 2019 60 minKathleen visits the boarding house in search of Anthony, but has no luck. Armstrong explains to Samuel that they have reason to believe that people connected with the Shaw family could be enemies of the state. Not knowing who to believe, Samuel confronts Mr Field.
5. Episode 5
Jun 19, 2019 60 minAfter the shooting, Field places the Petruhkin home and factory under protection. Samuel makes his own plans and goes into hiding where he meets Kathleen in secret.
6. Episode 6
Jun 26, 2019 60 minSamuel learns the truth about the Shaws and the MI5 men. His is invited to an extraordinary secret meeting, while Hannah becomes increasingly worried about her father’s safety.
Ensemble
Cast
Toby Stephens
Samuel Petrukhin
Keeley Hawes
Kathleen Shaw
Linus Roache
Richard Shaw
Mark Bonnar
Field
Lucy Cohu
Miriam Petrukhin
Claire Bloom
Aunt Mary
Lily Sacofsky
Hannah Petrukhin
Timothy Spall
Lord Arthur Wallington
Gary Beadle
Courtney Johnson
TW
Toby Woolf
Sasha Petrukhin
Production
The details
Release
2019
Seasons
1 season
Country
United Kingdom
Studio
Little Island Productions
Spoken languages: English
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