7.145 minSeason 2 • Episode 4
LatestLack of action by the police leaves the women to conclude there must be corruption within the vice squad and that catching the gang red-handed is their only option. Plotting to infiltrate the crime ring to find out the location of the hotel being used as a base, they visit Marta in her restaurant, pretending Jean is a potential new client. This leads to an opportunity for Lucy to memorise the businesswoman's ledger, which may hold the key to the whole operation.
The Bletchley Circle follows the journey of four ordinary women with extraordinary skills that helped to end World War II. Set in 1952, Susan, Millie, Lucy and Jean have returned to their normal lives, modestly setting aside the part they played in producing crucial intelligence, which helped the Allies to victory and shortened the war. When Susan discovers a hidden code behind an unsolved murder she is met by skepticism from the police. She quickly realises she can only begin to crack the murders and bring the culprit to justice with her former friends. The Bletchley Circle paints a vivid portrait of post-war Britain in this fictional tale of unsung heroes.
Acting
Four leads with devastating restraint and steel
Writing
Smart mysteries that respect your intelligence
Costume
1950s austerity never looked so sharp
Creator
Guy Burt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Bletchley Park women were bound by the Official Secrets Act until the 1990s — most took their heroism to the grave.
Rachael Stirling's mother Diana Rigg was offered a cameo as a fellow codebreaker; scheduling conflicts killed the dream team-up.
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