Lost Women Spies

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In 2000, boxes containing top-secret files were found in a shed. They detailed the lives and code names of Britain's first female agents during WWII. The spymistress, Vera Atkins, had committed treason by keeping the papers, but she had a reason for doing so. Vera was put in charge of the female spies, and when many of them went missing during the war, never to return, she was determined to find out their fate - in defiance of the British authorities.

Episode 1The Kensington Lady

During WWII, the French Resistance seeks aid from SOE. Led by Vera Atkins, Odette Sansom and Noor Inayat Khan fight the Nazis, risking it all for victory. (1 of 6)

Episode 2Circuit Faults

Vera enlists Violette Szabo and Yvonne Baseden. With circuits failing and Noor at risk, treachery allegations harm preparations for the Allied invasion. (2 of 6)

Episode 3The Missing

With Allied victories and the liberation of Paris following D-Day, Vera is in a race against time to locate her missing agents. (S1, ep 3)

Episode 4The SAS

Armed with evidence from Odette, Vera intensifies her search at Karlsruhe prison and Ravensbruck, facing hurdles to uncover crucial results in Germany. (S1, ep 4)

Episode 5The Trials

Trials: Vera finds out her agents' fate. Her beliefs about Noor are challenged. Suspicions lead Vera to hunt down a Nazi mastermind. (S1, ep 5)

Episode 6Cover-Up

Capture of a key Nazi uncovers shocking realities. Amid demands for accountability, as Vera and her team navigate murky waters to confront uncomfortable truths. (S1, ep 6)

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