Episode 5 Discussion [rewatch]

[Tea Lady]

I understand what you are saying JHyde about this episode but I still love watching it even though I know the conclusion. I think I always knew that it was a training exercise because it was only episode 2.5 and if it was the end of the world then what would be in the next five episodes of the series? Howard Brenton makes a similar point about this episode in the commentary. I think because it is so unique, I still find it quite powerful. Spy programmes with hostage storylines and bombs being about to explode with seconds to spare, are two a penny. This is a stand alone episode in my opinion.