Wish Me Luck

1988
4.7
3 reviews
Eligible
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Series 1 episodes (8)

1 Episode 1
1/17/88
Season-only
England, 1942. Liz Grainger lives a privileged life in Dover with her 5-year-old daughter; Matty Firman works in a London factory. Both are recruited as secret agents by charismatic Col. Cad Cadogan.
2 Episode 2
1/24/88
Season-only
Liz and Matty prepare for duty, and Liz says a painful goodbye to her daughter. Under cover of night, the new agents fly to France.
3 Episode 3
1/31/88
Season-only
Resistance leader Kit Vanston is shocked that the new arrivals are women. As German forces close in on her location, wireless operator Matty sends her first transmission.
4 Episode 4
2/7/88
Season-only
Matty narrowly escapes detection. Meanwhile, Liz learns that her childhood friend, Claudine, has been forced to billet German Col. Krieger and his officers in her chateau.
5 Episode 5
2/14/88
Season-only
Liz makes plans to return to London with vital information for Cad. Trapped between the Resistance and the Germans, Claudine faces a ghastly choice: become a double agent or be handed over to the Gestapo.
6 Episode 6
2/21/88
Season-only
Liz’s husband wants to know the truth about her wartime activities. When she comes clean, he’s outraged. Back in France, Kit warns Matty to be more careful, and Claudine provides useful information to the Germans.
7 Episode 7
2/28/88
Season-only
Matty has been captured and imprisoned, endangering the entire operation and the safety of its agents. Cad must send Liz to learn what is happening in France.
8 Episode 8
3/6/88
Season-only
Matty’s interrogation becomes increasingly brutal. Liz learns the awful truth about who betrayed her friend and mounts a dramatic rescue effort with Kit. Can they reach Matty in time?

About this show

At the height of WWII, brave British women risk their lives as secret agents in occupied France. Based on real-life stories, filmed on location, this suspenseful series features strong female characters, tension-filled plots, and historical authenticity. Kate Buffery (Trial & Retribution), and Jane Asher (A Voyage Round My Father) star.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
3 reviews