As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.
- Created by
- Len Deighton
TV series
The Ipcress File
7.1/ 10· 74202247 min1 season · 6 episodes
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1
Mar 6, 202247 min
Harry Palmer is serving as a working-class British sergeant in Berlin as the Cold War rages in the 1960s. Palmer is a sharp and savvy operator, with varied side-hustles that ultimately land him trouble with the law for crimes that could mea
S1 E2Episode 2
Mar 13, 202247 min
A bomb explodes under Jean's car and only Harry's quick-thinking saves their lives. Harry spots a suspicious stranger tailing them who is identified as Randall, a former agent.
S1 E3Episode 3
Mar 20, 202247 min
Harry and Jean arrive in Beirut in hot pursuit of Randall, who is holding Professor Dawson. Meanwhile, Dalby holds a secret rendezvous with Stok, a Russian colonel.
S1 E4Episode 4
Mar 27, 202247 min
Dalby challenges General Cathcart, suspecting American involvement in Dawson's abduction. Harry and Jean head to the Pacific atoll where the neutron bomb is to be tested.
S1 E5Episode 5
Apr 3, 202247 min
Harry is handed over to the Chinese military where he is subjected to a bewildering regime of mental torture. Dalby's love for Dr Lavotchkin takes its toll on his judgement.
S1 E6Episode 6
Apr 10, 202247 min
Harry is tormented by what has been planted in his mind as his mission reaches its bloody climax and the stability of the free world is at stake.
Starring
Joe Cole
Harry Palmer
Lucy Boynton
Jean Courtney
Tom Hollander
Major William Dalby
Ashley Thomas
Paul Maddox
Paul Higgins
Minister
David Dencik
Colonel Stok
Joshua James
Chico
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
General Cathcart
Anastasia Hille
Alice
Brian Ferguson
Ian Randall
Matthew Steer
Professor Dawson
Nora-Jane Noone
Dr. Karen Newton
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Ipcress File?
- The Ipcress File is streaming on AMC+, Philo, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand, AcornTV Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channel. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Ipcress File are there?
- The Ipcress File has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Ipcress File?
- The Ipcress File has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 10, 2022.
- Who stars in The Ipcress File?
- The Ipcress File stars Joe Cole, Lucy Boynton, Tom Hollander, Ashley Thomas, Paul Higgins.
