7.7/106 votes#1 - The Dark Woman
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/1991
A traitorous actress is pressured by threats into enticing her terrorist lover to leave the safety of neutral Switzerland and join her in France, an ally of England.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/105 votes
#2 - The Traitor
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/1991
A quiet Englishman, Caypor, has chosen to spend the war in Switzerland, as his wife is German. But Ashenden suspects he may be a spy, and may have to be killed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/106 votes
#3 - Mister Harrington's Washing
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/1/1991
Ashenden is sent to revolutionary Russia with funds for delivery to Kerensky, the Prime Minister of the Russian Provisional Government, who England supports.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/107 votes
#4 - The Hairless Mexican
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/1991
Ashenden is joined by an eccentric assassin known as "the hairless Mexican" who is dangerous.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Ashenden Season 1
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Four-part drama about a writer recruited into espionage work by British intelligence during the First World War. Based on the writings of Somerset Maugham
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Dark Woman" is the best rated episode of "Ashenden" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/17/1991. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Traitor".