Spy City (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Codename Beethoven - full transcript
Berlin, 1961: Fielding Scott, a disgraced MI6 agent, is given a chance to rehabilitate. He is supposed to organize the defection of an East German scientist who has made an explosive discovery. The operation fails, the deserter is murdered. There must be a mole within the Allied secret services. Scott goes on a dangerous search for the traitor.
Yes, Mrs. Calloway?
There are two gentlemen here for
Mr. Scott. They insist on seeing him.
Here they are.
Captain Scott? Fielding Scott?
Yes?
How can I help you?
We'd like you to
come with us, sir.
Straight ahead, sir.
They're expecting you.
Hello?
Hello, I'm...
Mr. Scott, I assume.
The Chairman is expecting you.
Take the lift.
Green button.
Thank you.
Well, Fielding Scott,
very good to see you.
It's been a while.
How do you do, sir?
Got some interesting
news for you.
I'm sure you have.
So the case is closed?
Well, not formally.
But it will be. You
have my word.
But they've decided to give
you a chance to prove your zeal.
A kind of vindication.
What do I have to do?
Community service?
No.
Go back to Berlin.
I'm afraid you don't
have an option.
You could be in prison.
You killed a British agent.
I was defending myself.
Simon Haldane tried to kill me.
And now we're inviting you back.
The Haldane business was clearly
some sort of massive cock-up.
Tangle of crossed wires.
You're an asset to us, Scott.
We need you back in Berlin.
Do you know him? Yes.
Manfred Ziegler.
A German friend from childhood.
He used to stay with
our family before the war.
He's working with the
Russians on their space program.
He's developed this
new guidance system
for an intercontinental
ballistic missile.
It's revolutionary, apparently.
What's this got to do with me?
He wants to defect.
And he made this clear, and he
said he'll only come over if you're there.
He wants you, Fielding
Scott, to arrange everything.
One condition.
I will go to Berlin.
I'll meet Manfred. I'll
do your negotiating.
But afterwards...
my case must be closed.
Officially.
Good morning,
Mr. Scott. Morning, Elisa.
Mr. Petrie wants to
see you in his office.
Tell him I'll be 10 minutes.
I believe he wants
to see you now.
All right. I'll be right there.
How was your weekend?
Was it fun? Unexceptional.
Come.
You wanted to see me?
Yes, I was wanting
a status report.
I wasn't aware I had to
give you a status report.
Well, Scott, as
I'm head of station,
I like to know what's
going on in my station.
As you've been seconded
here, you work for me.
For me.
You understand?
I'll make sure you're
informed.Good.
So inform me.
What's happening with Beethoven?
It's been rather hard to
organize. Yes, that's what I mean.
I should be in possession of
this information, and I'm not.
I'll make sure you
are in the future.
May I ask you a question?
Yes, of course.
Why are we involving the
Americans and French?
Well, it's a trial.
A joint operation, for once.
Show of solidarity, all that.
Could be useful. Three heads...
better than one working together.
More efficient... in theory.
Well, we are allies, I suppose.
I should go.
By the way.
Simon Haldane was
a good friend of mine.
Really?
That's very interesting.
Why did you kill him?
Because he tried to kill me.
I was defending myself.
That's completely impossible.
Everyone's saying that,
but I was there, you see.
So I know what
actually happened.
There's a more interesting
question no one seems to ask.
Which is?
Why did Simon
Haldane try and kill me?
Any ideas?
No.
Didn't think so.
I will find the answer
to that question.
One day.
Manfred.
Bloody hell.
Fielding.
Thank God, you're here.
I can hardly believe it.
Now I feel this may
actually happen.
I'd like to shake
your hand but...
Stasi today.
Some days they follow
me, some days not.
You brought Traudel
and Birgit along.
Traudel is worried sick.
Maybe you can calm her a bit.
Don't worry. I'm here to
make everything possible.
You can relax now.
It's impossible. I'm afraid.
Meet me behind that
building in two minutes.
Two minutes.
We would've just come
over or got the S-Bahn...
I know.
They really want this
thing you've developed.Yes.
They want you and your
magical machine, whatever it is.
What is it?
It's an inertial
navigation system.
A fluid suspended gyro-stabilized
platform, to be precise.
Too precise for me.Yes.
Anyway,
each week I took a component
and brought it to my apartment.
It won't take much
longer until they find out.
I can put it all together,
but it's very fragile,
very delicate.
How big is it?
It can fit in two trunks,
you know, like cabin trunks.
Everything has to be
very carefully packed.
The fragility is incredible.
Without the physical components,
I can't recreate the platform.
That is the problem.
What exactly does your
famous fluid suspended gyro...
thingy do? It gives a
missile incredible accuracy.
To within a few meters.
So if you were to
land on the moon...
Or drop an atomic
warhead on a city?
Yes. Or shoot a
bomber from the sky?
Exactly.
Nothing has this precision.
Nothing until now.
Well, I can see why
you're so popular.
Can you do it?
It's a problem we can solve.
So good you have come.
Can you do this
job with no risk?
We try to eliminate risk.
We have much experience.
They watch us, you know? If
they catch us, it would be terrible.
Terrible for us all. They're
not going to catch you.
I promise.
There's lots more
where that came from.
You can never be too careful.
Fielding, I think maybe...
Yes, yes... I should go...
Get out of this suit.
You're not really a
diplomat, are you?
What are you, some kind of spy?
I'm a diplomat.
Just with very good associates.
Sorry about this. Your name
wasn't on the diplomatic list.
Stupid error.
They called to check. I
came as soon as I could.
This is Herr Hempel.
He's been helpful
with the paperwork.
Thank you. My
pleasure, Mr. Scott.
This shouldn't happen again.
Thanks a lot.Gentlemen...
Who is he?
A detective.
We needed police
authorization for a handover.
They wouldn't just give you
to me. That's good to know.
Morning, George.Morning.
Any news on Beethoven?
Getting there. Tea?
Please. Petrie's
getting a bit obsessed.
God, is he? Is he joining us?
You bet. Wouldn't miss it.
Talk of the devil.
Scott, Brotherton.
Saw the CIA
coming up the stairs.
Are they happy? Well,
let's just get Beethoven out.
Then we can all be happy.
Morning, gentlemen. PETRIE: Hmm.
Torrance. Greetings.
You know these two I think.
This is Conrad Greer, arrived
last week. As far as anyone knows.
Fielding Scott, as
I live and breathe.
You two know each other.
CONRAD: Far too well, I'm afraid.
Palermo last, right? No,
Taormina. '44, February.
You were in that
bar... Jesus Christ.
Let's not talk about
it. Yes, I think it's time.
One city, four armies.
Well, that's its appeal, isn't it?
Glad to see your job hasn't
changed. Welcome. Thank you.
The French are
joining us, aren't they?
Yes. We can always rely on the
French to be running slightly late.
How was Vienna?
"Frustrating" would be
an excellent word for it.
Has Beethoven made
a final decision yet?
Yes, he's ready.
Anxious, of course.
Wants us to move
fast. Gyroscope?
Yep, all packed up.
Good, sooner the better.
Max, you finally join us.
Bonjour. Bonjour.
We are running a smidgeon late,
as you would say.
Max Delavaney,
Conrad Greer.Pleasure.
Nice to meet you. Bonjour.
Sometimes I think we should
have little flags in front of us.
Why would you think that?
Make it all a bit more jolly.
"Jolly"...I vote for flags.
It's meant to be a joke.
My apologies, there
was some small confusion
with my pass, it seems.
Hello.
I'm Fielding Scott.
I'm liaising with Beethoven.
Have we got a
photo of Beethoven?
Just so Conrad knows
who we're talking about.
So...
That's Beethoven, huh?
Sorry, I wasn't responsible
for the code name.
Has Beethoven decided
where he's going?
Yes, he's insisting
on Oxford University.
Is that a problem?
No. Glad to have him.
After he's delivered his
commodities, of course.
I have another meeting
with Beethoven coming up.
He's getting desperate.
He wants us to move fast.
Right. So how are
we going to get him
and his wonderful
guidance system out?
MadameBloch, what do you think?
What?
When should we get him?
I suggest one day during
this reception coming up.
Everyone will be in Potsdam.
It's a perfect moment.
I can use our usual team.
They're very efficient.
Beethoven is there.
We'll go straight to the American
zone, the shortest distance.
Is it cleared with them?
Conrad will be on that,
won't you, Conrad? Yes, sure.
Then, once we're over, we
deliver the package to you.
I'm really sorry, but I
have another meeting.
So I best be going.
Keep me informed, will you?
Bye.Bye. It's been a pleasure.
Can I get you a drink?
I know...
a very nice place.
Severine, I'm so sorry...
I've been waiting
14 months to do that.
I thought you were dead.
I couldn't contact you.
It would've been
dangerous for us.
For you. No, no, sorry.
You could've told
me after the killing.
I thought it was you,
fool! I was flown...
I thought you were dead.
I was flown out of Berlin
two hours after the incident.
Just kicked out... I walk
in and see you there.
How was I meant to feel?
I completely understand if you want
walk out this door and never see me again.
I'm so, so sorry.
Hi there.
Hotel Kaiser...
I never thought we
would be back here.
Here we are making
the same bloody mistake.
I still don't understand
why that British
agent tried to kill you?
Haldane...
No, neither do I.
But I am going to find out.
If they tried to kill you
once, maybe they'll try again.
No.
Everything's changed now.
My position, my
responsibilities, I think.
But I am being very careful.
You killed a British agent.
I don't think they'll
forgive you or forget.
But I haven't forgotten either.
That's what they
should worry about.
Did you miss me?
No, not for a second.
I'm looking for a man, a German.
His name is Klaus Fiesler.
And I need your help
to try and find him.
Who's Klaus Fiesler?
He was an SS officer in Paris
from the end of
1943 to May 1944.
He tortured my
husband to death...
over a period of ten days.
My husband, Francois Bloch.
He was in the Resistance.
I'm so sorry. I didn't...
They wouldn't let
me see his body.
I think the mutilations
were so bad.
But I was given his ring.
So I knew.
Klaus Fiesler
returned to Germany,
and in 1945 he disappeared.
But I've been looking for him.
And now, I know
I've discovered...
that he is here in Berlin,
living under an assumed
name, of course...
somewhere in the British sector.
I see.Yes.
So I think... I hope...
that you may be able
to help me find him.
This is Fiesler?
Yes, that's the last
photograph we have of him.
The fact that he's out
there, somewhere in Berlin,
living an ordinary life
is a kind of obscenity.
He needs to be caught...
and brought to justice.
Hey.
Excellent idea. Everything okay?
No, there's Stasi out
there every day now.
You were right to be careful.
Let's go down here. I can
rejoin the others this way.
Imagine if I'd
stayed in England...
And now I'm running to England.
But I don't think Traudel
can take much more.
What?
You hear that?
No.
Like an engine.
You can rejoin your
friends this way, yes? Yes.
Is everything ready?
All the components?
Yes, packed and ready.
Everything? The whole
thing can be assembled.
I have every part I need.
Good. It's important. This way.
So when? When do
we go? Any day now.
It's my friend. He's
come to look for me.
Fielding, what do we do?
Fielding, no. You can't do that.
He has two little
children. Please don't.
All right, then.
We have to move fast now.
Before they find him.
We go tomorrow. Tomorrow?
Yes, tomorrow! 12:00
hours. Midday. Be ready. Go!
What's going on?
What are you thinking?
We have to do the
Beethoven move today.
Oh, my God, today?
We planned for Wednesday.
Why the change?
Circumstances have changed.
All right...
if you say so.
Let me see if my team
can organize... No. No team.
Just you and me.
Everything's organized.
What's going on? What
are the circumstances?
Are you sure? I
mean... Yes, I'm sure.
Today.
You and me. Noon.
We get Beethoven.
Yes, indeed, Comrade General,
we would like to draw to your
attention to these recurring incidents.
It doesn't help
anyone if civil aviation
in and around
Berlin seems to be...
what can I say?
Something of a hot potato.
These air-corridors have been
acknowledged internationally for years.
It might be a good idea if we all
agreed to the same formalities...
Are you ready?
Let me tell you a
little story... Yes.
...about a pilot.
His name was Wozniewski...
And anyway...
This will go on for at
least another two hours.
See you outside in five minutes.
And anyway, this guy...
So, fellas...
Shit.
We should go.
Get out of here. No.
Third floor, now!
They've gone. Or been taken.
How do you know?
You said they were ready.
Manfred?
Let's get out of here.
Fast.
There are two gentlemen here for
Mr. Scott. They insist on seeing him.
Here they are.
Captain Scott? Fielding Scott?
Yes?
How can I help you?
We'd like you to
come with us, sir.
Straight ahead, sir.
They're expecting you.
Hello?
Hello, I'm...
Mr. Scott, I assume.
The Chairman is expecting you.
Take the lift.
Green button.
Thank you.
Well, Fielding Scott,
very good to see you.
It's been a while.
How do you do, sir?
Got some interesting
news for you.
I'm sure you have.
So the case is closed?
Well, not formally.
But it will be. You
have my word.
But they've decided to give
you a chance to prove your zeal.
A kind of vindication.
What do I have to do?
Community service?
No.
Go back to Berlin.
I'm afraid you don't
have an option.
You could be in prison.
You killed a British agent.
I was defending myself.
Simon Haldane tried to kill me.
And now we're inviting you back.
The Haldane business was clearly
some sort of massive cock-up.
Tangle of crossed wires.
You're an asset to us, Scott.
We need you back in Berlin.
Do you know him? Yes.
Manfred Ziegler.
A German friend from childhood.
He used to stay with
our family before the war.
He's working with the
Russians on their space program.
He's developed this
new guidance system
for an intercontinental
ballistic missile.
It's revolutionary, apparently.
What's this got to do with me?
He wants to defect.
And he made this clear, and he
said he'll only come over if you're there.
He wants you, Fielding
Scott, to arrange everything.
One condition.
I will go to Berlin.
I'll meet Manfred. I'll
do your negotiating.
But afterwards...
my case must be closed.
Officially.
Good morning,
Mr. Scott. Morning, Elisa.
Mr. Petrie wants to
see you in his office.
Tell him I'll be 10 minutes.
I believe he wants
to see you now.
All right. I'll be right there.
How was your weekend?
Was it fun? Unexceptional.
Come.
You wanted to see me?
Yes, I was wanting
a status report.
I wasn't aware I had to
give you a status report.
Well, Scott, as
I'm head of station,
I like to know what's
going on in my station.
As you've been seconded
here, you work for me.
For me.
You understand?
I'll make sure you're
informed.Good.
So inform me.
What's happening with Beethoven?
It's been rather hard to
organize. Yes, that's what I mean.
I should be in possession of
this information, and I'm not.
I'll make sure you
are in the future.
May I ask you a question?
Yes, of course.
Why are we involving the
Americans and French?
Well, it's a trial.
A joint operation, for once.
Show of solidarity, all that.
Could be useful. Three heads...
better than one working together.
More efficient... in theory.
Well, we are allies, I suppose.
I should go.
By the way.
Simon Haldane was
a good friend of mine.
Really?
That's very interesting.
Why did you kill him?
Because he tried to kill me.
I was defending myself.
That's completely impossible.
Everyone's saying that,
but I was there, you see.
So I know what
actually happened.
There's a more interesting
question no one seems to ask.
Which is?
Why did Simon
Haldane try and kill me?
Any ideas?
No.
Didn't think so.
I will find the answer
to that question.
One day.
Manfred.
Bloody hell.
Fielding.
Thank God, you're here.
I can hardly believe it.
Now I feel this may
actually happen.
I'd like to shake
your hand but...
Stasi today.
Some days they follow
me, some days not.
You brought Traudel
and Birgit along.
Traudel is worried sick.
Maybe you can calm her a bit.
Don't worry. I'm here to
make everything possible.
You can relax now.
It's impossible. I'm afraid.
Meet me behind that
building in two minutes.
Two minutes.
We would've just come
over or got the S-Bahn...
I know.
They really want this
thing you've developed.Yes.
They want you and your
magical machine, whatever it is.
What is it?
It's an inertial
navigation system.
A fluid suspended gyro-stabilized
platform, to be precise.
Too precise for me.Yes.
Anyway,
each week I took a component
and brought it to my apartment.
It won't take much
longer until they find out.
I can put it all together,
but it's very fragile,
very delicate.
How big is it?
It can fit in two trunks,
you know, like cabin trunks.
Everything has to be
very carefully packed.
The fragility is incredible.
Without the physical components,
I can't recreate the platform.
That is the problem.
What exactly does your
famous fluid suspended gyro...
thingy do? It gives a
missile incredible accuracy.
To within a few meters.
So if you were to
land on the moon...
Or drop an atomic
warhead on a city?
Yes. Or shoot a
bomber from the sky?
Exactly.
Nothing has this precision.
Nothing until now.
Well, I can see why
you're so popular.
Can you do it?
It's a problem we can solve.
So good you have come.
Can you do this
job with no risk?
We try to eliminate risk.
We have much experience.
They watch us, you know? If
they catch us, it would be terrible.
Terrible for us all. They're
not going to catch you.
I promise.
There's lots more
where that came from.
You can never be too careful.
Fielding, I think maybe...
Yes, yes... I should go...
Get out of this suit.
You're not really a
diplomat, are you?
What are you, some kind of spy?
I'm a diplomat.
Just with very good associates.
Sorry about this. Your name
wasn't on the diplomatic list.
Stupid error.
They called to check. I
came as soon as I could.
This is Herr Hempel.
He's been helpful
with the paperwork.
Thank you. My
pleasure, Mr. Scott.
This shouldn't happen again.
Thanks a lot.Gentlemen...
Who is he?
A detective.
We needed police
authorization for a handover.
They wouldn't just give you
to me. That's good to know.
Morning, George.Morning.
Any news on Beethoven?
Getting there. Tea?
Please. Petrie's
getting a bit obsessed.
God, is he? Is he joining us?
You bet. Wouldn't miss it.
Talk of the devil.
Scott, Brotherton.
Saw the CIA
coming up the stairs.
Are they happy? Well,
let's just get Beethoven out.
Then we can all be happy.
Morning, gentlemen. PETRIE: Hmm.
Torrance. Greetings.
You know these two I think.
This is Conrad Greer, arrived
last week. As far as anyone knows.
Fielding Scott, as
I live and breathe.
You two know each other.
CONRAD: Far too well, I'm afraid.
Palermo last, right? No,
Taormina. '44, February.
You were in that
bar... Jesus Christ.
Let's not talk about
it. Yes, I think it's time.
One city, four armies.
Well, that's its appeal, isn't it?
Glad to see your job hasn't
changed. Welcome. Thank you.
The French are
joining us, aren't they?
Yes. We can always rely on the
French to be running slightly late.
How was Vienna?
"Frustrating" would be
an excellent word for it.
Has Beethoven made
a final decision yet?
Yes, he's ready.
Anxious, of course.
Wants us to move
fast. Gyroscope?
Yep, all packed up.
Good, sooner the better.
Max, you finally join us.
Bonjour. Bonjour.
We are running a smidgeon late,
as you would say.
Max Delavaney,
Conrad Greer.Pleasure.
Nice to meet you. Bonjour.
Sometimes I think we should
have little flags in front of us.
Why would you think that?
Make it all a bit more jolly.
"Jolly"...I vote for flags.
It's meant to be a joke.
My apologies, there
was some small confusion
with my pass, it seems.
Hello.
I'm Fielding Scott.
I'm liaising with Beethoven.
Have we got a
photo of Beethoven?
Just so Conrad knows
who we're talking about.
So...
That's Beethoven, huh?
Sorry, I wasn't responsible
for the code name.
Has Beethoven decided
where he's going?
Yes, he's insisting
on Oxford University.
Is that a problem?
No. Glad to have him.
After he's delivered his
commodities, of course.
I have another meeting
with Beethoven coming up.
He's getting desperate.
He wants us to move fast.
Right. So how are
we going to get him
and his wonderful
guidance system out?
MadameBloch, what do you think?
What?
When should we get him?
I suggest one day during
this reception coming up.
Everyone will be in Potsdam.
It's a perfect moment.
I can use our usual team.
They're very efficient.
Beethoven is there.
We'll go straight to the American
zone, the shortest distance.
Is it cleared with them?
Conrad will be on that,
won't you, Conrad? Yes, sure.
Then, once we're over, we
deliver the package to you.
I'm really sorry, but I
have another meeting.
So I best be going.
Keep me informed, will you?
Bye.Bye. It's been a pleasure.
Can I get you a drink?
I know...
a very nice place.
Severine, I'm so sorry...
I've been waiting
14 months to do that.
I thought you were dead.
I couldn't contact you.
It would've been
dangerous for us.
For you. No, no, sorry.
You could've told
me after the killing.
I thought it was you,
fool! I was flown...
I thought you were dead.
I was flown out of Berlin
two hours after the incident.
Just kicked out... I walk
in and see you there.
How was I meant to feel?
I completely understand if you want
walk out this door and never see me again.
I'm so, so sorry.
Hi there.
Hotel Kaiser...
I never thought we
would be back here.
Here we are making
the same bloody mistake.
I still don't understand
why that British
agent tried to kill you?
Haldane...
No, neither do I.
But I am going to find out.
If they tried to kill you
once, maybe they'll try again.
No.
Everything's changed now.
My position, my
responsibilities, I think.
But I am being very careful.
You killed a British agent.
I don't think they'll
forgive you or forget.
But I haven't forgotten either.
That's what they
should worry about.
Did you miss me?
No, not for a second.
I'm looking for a man, a German.
His name is Klaus Fiesler.
And I need your help
to try and find him.
Who's Klaus Fiesler?
He was an SS officer in Paris
from the end of
1943 to May 1944.
He tortured my
husband to death...
over a period of ten days.
My husband, Francois Bloch.
He was in the Resistance.
I'm so sorry. I didn't...
They wouldn't let
me see his body.
I think the mutilations
were so bad.
But I was given his ring.
So I knew.
Klaus Fiesler
returned to Germany,
and in 1945 he disappeared.
But I've been looking for him.
And now, I know
I've discovered...
that he is here in Berlin,
living under an assumed
name, of course...
somewhere in the British sector.
I see.Yes.
So I think... I hope...
that you may be able
to help me find him.
This is Fiesler?
Yes, that's the last
photograph we have of him.
The fact that he's out
there, somewhere in Berlin,
living an ordinary life
is a kind of obscenity.
He needs to be caught...
and brought to justice.
Hey.
Excellent idea. Everything okay?
No, there's Stasi out
there every day now.
You were right to be careful.
Let's go down here. I can
rejoin the others this way.
Imagine if I'd
stayed in England...
And now I'm running to England.
But I don't think Traudel
can take much more.
What?
You hear that?
No.
Like an engine.
You can rejoin your
friends this way, yes? Yes.
Is everything ready?
All the components?
Yes, packed and ready.
Everything? The whole
thing can be assembled.
I have every part I need.
Good. It's important. This way.
So when? When do
we go? Any day now.
It's my friend. He's
come to look for me.
Fielding, what do we do?
Fielding, no. You can't do that.
He has two little
children. Please don't.
All right, then.
We have to move fast now.
Before they find him.
We go tomorrow. Tomorrow?
Yes, tomorrow! 12:00
hours. Midday. Be ready. Go!
What's going on?
What are you thinking?
We have to do the
Beethoven move today.
Oh, my God, today?
We planned for Wednesday.
Why the change?
Circumstances have changed.
All right...
if you say so.
Let me see if my team
can organize... No. No team.
Just you and me.
Everything's organized.
What's going on? What
are the circumstances?
Are you sure? I
mean... Yes, I'm sure.
Today.
You and me. Noon.
We get Beethoven.
Yes, indeed, Comrade General,
we would like to draw to your
attention to these recurring incidents.
It doesn't help
anyone if civil aviation
in and around
Berlin seems to be...
what can I say?
Something of a hot potato.
These air-corridors have been
acknowledged internationally for years.
It might be a good idea if we all
agreed to the same formalities...
Are you ready?
Let me tell you a
little story... Yes.
...about a pilot.
His name was Wozniewski...
And anyway...
This will go on for at
least another two hours.
See you outside in five minutes.
And anyway, this guy...
So, fellas...
Shit.
We should go.
Get out of here. No.
Third floor, now!
They've gone. Or been taken.
How do you know?
You said they were ready.
Manfred?
Let's get out of here.
Fast.