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The Germans have won World War II and the Nazis occupy Britain, dealing harshly with the Resistance. Widowed detective Douglas Archer tries to be impartial and is accused of being a collaborator by his mistress and secretary Sylvia, a member of the Resistance. Douglas is called to investigate the murder of antique shop owner Peter Thomas, who has gunshot wounds but seemingly died of liver failure. Furthermore his shop was a Resistance safe house and he had recently visited a top secret airfield. The killer would seem to be Peter's brother Spode but Douglas is surprised when SS Standartedfuhrer Huth takes over the case, to the annoyance of Douglas's 'boss', General Kellerman, now in charge of the police. Douglas is also intrigued by American journalist Barbara Brarga, who claims to have known the victim only slightly, though Douglas has his suspicions.

The scout car and trucks next to the road when the Spitfire lands are British with German markings, suggesting the Germans used captured British equipment after the invasion.

The record Archer listens to is "Key to the Highway" by Big Bill Broonzy.


Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Max Befort Max Befort - Luftwaffe Pilot - Reinhard Linge
Daniel Donskoy Daniel Donskoy - Soviet Lieutenant General - Lieutenant Lechov
Jonathan Harden Jonathan Harden - Assassin
Sam Riley Sam Riley - Douglas Archer
Maeve Dermody Maeve Dermody - Sylvia Manning
James Cosmo James Cosmo - Harry Woods
Susannah Wise Susannah Wise - Prostitute
David Reed David Reed - Journalist
Frankie Fitzgerald Frankie Fitzgerald - PC Miles
Oliver Gomm Oliver Gomm - Doctor
Kate Bosworth Kate Bosworth - Barbara Barga
Aneurin Barnard Aneurin Barnard - PC Jimmy Dunn
Rainer Bock Rainer Bock - Fritz Kellermann
Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey - Propaganda Compagnie Journalist
Michael Epp Michael Epp - Glott
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