1944 period perfect war and women spy suspense
Civilian women recruited and sent to Nazi-Occupied France for espionage & intelligence. Getting a job done takes a toll. Based on real women in Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE). WWII fighting women did their part. DVD complete with fantastic period sets, costumes, scenery, and hair. Expertly done like "Foyle's War"
Men & women train together to spy and survive. From London groups are sent to occupied France. Liz "Celeste" (code name) played by Kate Buffery is married, wealthy, with spouse in the African front. Matty "Aimee" (Suzanna Hamilton) low class, 1/2 Brit, 1/2 French, & 1/2 Jewish. Both speak fluent "Frog". Colin "Cyrano" (Jeremy Northam-"Emma") & gals meet Fr. Resistance leader Kit "Gregoire" (Michael J. Jackson- "Mobile"). London SOE head is Col. "Cad" Cadogan (Julian Glover) and you also see lots of Faith (Jane Asher). Spy-Liz (Kate Buffery-Trial & Retribution)....Spy Emily (Jane Snowden who reminds me of Honeysuckle Weeks)...Fr. Girl Sylvie (Shirley...
The Civilian Contribution
This series is about the exploits of the underground resistance against the Germans occupying France during WWII. It dramatically recounts how civilian men and women were trained by the British and sent to France as spies to assist the French Resistance forces. These recruits were drawn from British and foreign nationals who could pass themselves off as French locals and report covertly back to England information that would help the Allied war effort.
Most were sent to France after a short, intensive training program. This would inevitably produce graduates who didn't have time to eliminate their personal flaws and these flaws would sometimes place them in great danger. That allows us to relate to the characters we meet, given their rudimentary training.
The series follows characters that weave in and out of contact with each other throughout most of the series. Some are captured by the Germans, some escape; some meet back in England and then return to France. Their...
Terrific series about life in Occupied France during World War II
Great period appeal. Makes you understand what it was like to live in Occupied France and accurately portrays the brutality of the Nazis. Tells about the brave British soldiers and telegraph operators who jettisoned into France in order to bolster the work of the French Resistance and prepare them for Allied landings. . The plots are infused with romantic liaisons and other elements of personal drama as well.
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