π₯ Movies & Seriesπ₯ Toplijstπ³ 13 votes
Rank the best British spy thrillers β which one had you glued to the sofa?
From tuxedo-clad legends to grubby Cold War operatives, Britain does espionage like no one else. Time to sort the classics from the pretenders.
Put the items in your preferred order.
A
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Gary Oldman broods magnificently as George Smiley in this atmospheric adaptation of le CarrΓ©'s classic. Every glance feels loaded with secrets.
B
Skyfall
Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and a moody Scottish showdown make this arguably the finest 007 outing of the modern era. Adele's theme still gives goosebumps.
C
The Ipcress File
Harry Palmer is the anti-Bond: working class, bespectacled and permanently fed up. A stylish slice of 60s British cool.
D
Slow Horses
Gary Oldman (again) leads the misfits of Slough House in Apple TV's gloriously scruffy spy series. Sharp, funny and properly gripping.
E
Casino Royale
Craig's brutal, bruised debut stripped 007 back to basics with a poker table, a Vesper Martini and a heart-shattering finale.
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