This epic miniseries tells the true story of Sidney Reilly, the legendary super-spy who inspired James Bond. Sam Neill stars as the suave Reilly, who spied for Britain against his native Russia in the early 1900s, even plotting to overthrow Lenin. Against a backdrop of international politics and intrigue, the series depicts the life of this flamboyant, ruthless and brilliant spy.
The Visiting Fireman
Season 1 Episode 3 | 50m 27s | CC
1905: Reilly is sent on a mission to a German armaments factory to obtain the plans of a naval gun. But when the operation is at risk of being exposed, Reilly must make some hard choices. Reilly's involvement marks the beginning of the age of professionalism in European espionage.
