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The battle line is online
In the post-pandemic world of 2024 during an upcoming British general election involving the UK’s first Black Conservative prime minister, a leading team of analysts at the heart of the UK’s NSA-style spy agency GCHQ attempt to ward off a cyber-attack on the country’s electoral system.
Peter Kosminsky
Channel 4
6
47 min
A young intern's first day at GCHQ coincides with a major cyberattack on the UK. To win her superiors' trust, she breaks ranks to analyse the malware code without permission and uncovers a greater threat missed by others.
Jun 30, 2022
Saara befriends John, a veteran GCHQ staffer, and seeks help from Gabriel in decrypting a message in the virus. Danny signs off on Saara attending a cyber conference with US agent Kathy, aware that Russian intelligence will also be there.
Jul 7, 2022
Vadim returns to Russia where his allegiances are tested, leading him to a risky stunt.
Jul 14, 2022
With Saara in a difficult position, a revelation forces her hand. Marina moves to London.
Jul 21, 2022
Signs of irregularity in the UK general election result prompt political unrest, and the nation's relationship with its allies is threatened. Saara makes a devastating discovery.
Jul 28, 2022
As the true extent of Russia's interference with the UK becomes clear, Saara and her former classmate join forces. Can they uncover the hidden code and prevent a war?
Aug 4, 2022
Saara Parvan
Danny Patrick
Kathy Freeman
James Cox
PM Andrew Makinde
David Neal
Elizabeth Kahn
Richard Marston
