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Spooks•Season 3•Episode 2

The Sleeper

8.1/10 · 369 votesOct 18, 200452 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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Harry reawakens sleeper agent Fred Roberts, a renowned chemist and family man. As Fred becomes more deeply involved with deadly terrorists, Tom has a crisis of conscience which could jeopardise his career.

Directed byJonny Campbell

Written byHoward Brenton

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Cast7

Peter Firth

Harry Pearce

Nicola Walker

Ruth Evershed

Hugh Simon

Malcolm Wynn-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

Adam Carter

David Oyelowo

Danny Hunter

Shauna Macdonald

Sam Buxton

Rory MacGregor

Colin Wells

Crew4

Jonny Campbell

Director

Howard Brenton

Writer

Simon Chaudoir

Director of Photography

Barney Pilling

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Sleeper" is episode 2 of Spooks season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 369 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jonny Campbell and written by Howard Brenton, it aired on October 18, 2004.

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