Masterpiece Contemporary: Page Eight

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Masterpiece Contemporary: Page Eight is a 2011 British spy thriller written and directed by David Hare for PBS. Bill Nighy stars as Johnny Worricker, a seasoned MI5 analyst whose world is upended when his boss and closest friend, Benedict Baron (Michael Gambon), dies unexpectedly and leaves behind a volatile classified document. As Johnny navigates the dangerous fallout from this discovery, he must uncover who created the file, what agenda it serves, and how it connects to an intriguing woman (Rachel Weisz) living across the hall. The ensemble cast, including Judy Davis, Ewen Bremner, and Felicity Jones, brings sharp intensity to Hare’s intricate examination of espionage, loyalty, and the murky world of intelligence work.

This single-disc DVD edition runs 80 minutes and carries a TV-14 rating from Gravitas Ventures. The political intrigue and skilled performances make this a compelling addition to any spy thriller collection, and acquiring it used means you get a hand-inspected disc at a fraction of the cost of a new copy.