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The Bletchley Circle

  • TV Series
  • 2012–2014
  • TV-14
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Julie Graham, Rachael Stirling, Anna Maxwell Martin, and Sophie Rundle in The Bletchley Circle (2012)
The Bletchley Circle
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In 1952, four women who worked at the wartime code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, reunite to track down a serial killer.In 1952, four women who worked at the wartime code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, reunite to track down a serial killer.In 1952, four women who worked at the wartime code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, reunite to track down a serial killer.

  • Stars
    • Rachael Stirling
    • Julie Graham
    • Sophie Rundle
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    7.9/10
    15K
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    630
    • Stars
      • Rachael Stirling
      • Julie Graham
      • Sophie Rundle
    • 40User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Rachael Stirling
    Rachael Stirling
    • Millie
    • 2012–2014
    Julie Graham
    Julie Graham
    • Jean
    • 2012–2014
    Sophie Rundle
    Sophie Rundle
    • Lucy
    • 2012–2014
    Anna Maxwell Martin
    Anna Maxwell Martin
    • Susan
    • 2012–2014
    Mark Dexter
    Mark Dexter
    • Timothy
    • 2012–2014
    Hattie Morahan
    Hattie Morahan
    • Alice
    • 2014
    Faye Marsay
    Faye Marsay
    • Lizzie
    • 2014
    Nick Blood
    Nick Blood
    • Ben Gladstone
    • 2014
    Ed Birch
    Ed Birch
    • Harry
    • 2012
    Michael Gould
    Michael Gould
    • Deputy Commissioner Wainwright
    • 2012
    Elliot Kerley
    • Sam
    • 2012
    Jocelyn Macnab
    • Claire
    • 2012
    Steven Robertson
    Steven Robertson
    • Crowley
    • 2012
    Kieran Bew
    Kieran Bew
    • Clerk on Train
    • 2012
    Simon Chandler
    Simon Chandler
    • Solicitor
    • 2014
    Edyta Budnik
    Edyta Budnik
    • Elishka
    • 2014
    Matthew Cullum
    • Constable Barry
    • 2012
    Brana Bajic
    Brana Bajic
    • Marta
    • 2014
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    10ceri-edwards2

    Stunning post war feminist thriller

    A group of women who worked at Bletchley during the war return to their undervalued prewar existences until one of them happens upon a line of enquiry regarding a spate of murders of young women. She finds old colleagues from the Bletchley years and they form the eponymous circle to crack the code of the killings. Not believed and told to back down by all men in their lives and the authorities they fight alone to attempt to solve some pretty gruesome murders.

    The writing is excellent and the portrayals by. Each of the four women leads is rounded, true and touching in their different ways. The only thing I would change is the over egged references to the murder being solved as a code: it was as if the writers felt it was a bit of a stretch and so had to 'explain' it all the time and thus made this one aspect a little clumsy and difficult to sustain suspension of disbelief.

    A good look at the roles and struggles of women of the period but based on the murder mystery pace and style it is not preachy but accessible and exciting.

    There have been plenty of hinted at back story lines and there is lots of room for growth and new story lines in a second series - she says with fingers crossed and a begging nod to The makers/funders
    9tmdrm4

    Smoother than a vanilla milkshake....

    I adore shows with woman as main characters, they are so rare, and this one is thoroughly involving, before you know it-it is over, you are so completely wrapped up in the story, acting; this thriller that you cant believe you drank it all in so sweetly. Each of the woman has her own life story, each of them come with their own brilliant gift, and all care without being sentimental. They are so "you and me" that you feel you could go out to tea with them if you saw them in your life. They are focused, dedicated to the mission and like the marines-leave no woman behind. The more seasons pass-the more developed the characters and possibilities are. Just when I am excited to have found a new friend- ITV makes a gender biased call-women aren't a powerful enough audience-so why bother? 9/10
    10billie_marshall

    Fresh new show!

    Can't wait for second series, stayed up to was all 3episodes last night! A lot of complexity between the 2nd class status of women in that period and their ability to rise above with their ability and intelligence. And yet still women were not considered able or intelligent!

    Loved the capture of the clothes and fashion from that period it is like stepping back in time! Sure glad I don't have to though, those men would make want to bop them on the head!

    The characters are a lovely blend of the range of developing females during that time where they are confident and assured and yet still intimidated and daunted by the role men had them pigeon holed in.
    10lynne-h-jordan

    Excellent show

    Great period drama....quite extraordinary how these women went from code breakers in WWII saving thousands of lives to the hum-drum of home life after the war. I can only imagine how difficult the transition must have been. Anna Maxwell Martin, who plays Susan, does such a great job. I had no idea how fantastic she was--very believable and her passion is deeply portrayed here. This show is enigmatic---quite refreshing. Great actors and very interesting..I couldn't stop watching--I found this by accident and was truly impressed with the production quality. If you like this...watch "Call the Midwives"--another great British show.
    9Bernie4444

    Just because you are paranoid does not mean they are not out to get you.

    Four women, Susan (Anna Maxwell Martin) Jean (Julie Graham), Millie (Rachel Stirling), and Lucy (Sophie Rundle), who previously worked at Bletchley, nine years later, pool their unique talents and resources to solve enigmas and save lives.

    This is a period piece, mid 50s London, so they have the clothing and hairstyles of the time. They have to maintain the dialog of the time.

    This sis a formula detective series with all the standard who-dun-it's and clues. What makes this series unique is that instead of the inspector and his sidekick, we have the for women civilians using their unique code-breaking skills picked up from working in Bletchley Park during the war, to do the same thing.

    Even knowing it is only two seasons it is worth the purchase.

    A revival attempt is made with The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco (2018).

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      The Bletchley Park bombe machine shown is the replica built for The Imitation Game (2014). The bombes are slower moving and have different colours.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Crime Thriller Club: Episode #1.2 (2013)

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 布萊切利四人組
    • Filming locations
      • Bletchley Park, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Season 2)
    • Production company
      • World Productions
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