1 00:00:01,920 --> 00:00:03,800 In World War II, 2 00:00:03,960 --> 00:00:06,080 The British spy agency, SOE, 3 00:00:06,240 --> 00:00:08,000 They launch their first female agents 4 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:08,200 They launch their first female agents 5 00:00:08,360 --> 00:00:10,200 in Nazi-occupied France. 6 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:16,000 They are personally selected by master spy Vera Atkins. 7 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:16,080 They are personally selected by master spy Vera Atkins. 8 00:00:16,240 --> 00:00:19,000 - Are you ready to fight the Nazis? 9 00:00:21,720 --> 00:00:24,000 Behind enemy lines, in occupied France? 10 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,440 Behind enemy lines, in occupied France? 11 00:00:25,360 --> 00:00:27,840 As a spy? 12 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:31,520 But quickly They become targets of the Gestapo. 13 00:00:33,160 --> 00:00:35,400 - Odette and Peter Churchill They have been captured. 14 00:00:35,560 --> 00:00:37,280 - That? 15 00:00:37,440 --> 00:00:39,000 - Keep those hands up. 16 00:00:40,680 --> 00:00:42,240 - Don't worry. 17 00:00:42,400 --> 00:00:44,360 You will be safe with me. 18 00:00:45,200 --> 00:00:48,000 Now, Vera's new recruit , Noor Inayat Khan, 19 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,000 Now, Vera's new recruit , Noor Inayat Khan, 20 00:00:49,160 --> 00:00:51,880 He's playing a deadly game of the cat and the mouse. 21 00:00:52,040 --> 00:00:54,400 With Hitler's intelligence forces. 22 00:00:56,400 --> 00:00:58,360 - Do you want people consider you his agent? 23 00:01:00,160 --> 00:01:01,880 - No, of course not. I'm sorry. 24 00:01:02,040 --> 00:01:04,000 - Sorry won't save you from a Gestapo cell. 25 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:04,440 - Sorry won't save you from a Gestapo cell. 26 00:01:06,200 --> 00:01:08,000 But as D-Day approached, 27 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:10,920 More agents need to be trained... 28 00:01:17,080 --> 00:01:18,400 - Good shot. 29 00:01:18,560 --> 00:01:20,000 - Yes sir. 30 00:01:20,160 --> 00:01:22,280 ...and infiltrated France. 31 00:01:22,440 --> 00:01:23,960 Ready? 32 00:01:24,120 --> 00:01:26,200 - The Nazis won't know what hit them. 33 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,600 Despite the danger, 34 00:01:29,760 --> 00:01:34,440 These brave women volunteer to be sent behind enemy lines, 35 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:36,000 to prevent the Germans They reached the beaches of Normandy. 36 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:38,440 To prevent the Germans They reached the beaches of Normandy. 37 00:01:40,160 --> 00:01:44,000 - Send even more agents to strengthen circuits for D-Day, 38 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:44,840 - Send even more agents to strengthen circuits for D-Day, 39 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:47,360 and many casualties are expected. 40 00:01:49,040 --> 00:01:50,960 But as the Nazis They take drastic measures, 41 00:01:51,120 --> 00:01:52,000 How long can they remain free? 42 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,160 How long can they remain free? 43 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:55,360 And how much will they risk? 44 00:01:55,520 --> 00:01:59,040 In the fight against Hitler's deadly regime? 45 00:02:10,840 --> 00:02:14,440 Section F eagerly awaits Paris news. 46 00:02:16,760 --> 00:02:18,240 The day before, 47 00:02:18,400 --> 00:02:21,480 They had received an alarming message by Francis Suttill, 48 00:02:21,640 --> 00:02:24,000 the organizer of the Prosper circuit, 49 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,760 the organizer of the Prosper circuit, 50 00:02:24,920 --> 00:02:28,640 The largest Section F based in the French capital. 51 00:02:31,320 --> 00:02:32,000 - That? What is it? 52 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,040 - That? What is it? 53 00:02:33,200 --> 00:02:37,280 - Noor was almost arrested in a mailbox that Suttill claims was blown up. 54 00:02:37,440 --> 00:02:39,360 Noor says yes. I would have gone there yesterday, 55 00:02:39,520 --> 00:02:40,000 The Gestapo would have received it and would have searched the safe house. 56 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:42,400 The Gestapo would have received it and would have searched the safe house. 57 00:02:42,560 --> 00:02:45,400 - He believes that his safety has been compromised. 58 00:02:45,560 --> 00:02:48,000 And this means that the Nazis They might know what's going on 59 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,840 And this means that the Nazis They might know what's going on 60 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:51,160 and arrests could be made soon. 61 00:02:52,080 --> 00:02:56,000 Does not allow anyone to send information, send other agents. 62 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,640 Does not allow anyone to send information, send other agents. 63 00:02:57,800 --> 00:02:59,200 He's not sure what's going on, 64 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:02,120 and stop all those flights that enter and leave Europe. 65 00:03:07,640 --> 00:03:09,680 Mister? 66 00:03:09,840 --> 00:03:12,000 You should see this. 67 00:03:12,840 --> 00:03:14,560 - That will be all. 68 00:03:18,560 --> 00:03:20,000 - Mister? 69 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:20,080 - Mister? 70 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:21,880 What is it? 71 00:03:22,720 --> 00:03:26,240 - A quick message, information from an agent in Paris. 72 00:03:27,080 --> 00:03:28,000 Suttill and his butcher wireless operations, Gilbert Norman, have disappeared. 73 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:30,600 Suttill and his butcher wireless operations, Gilbert Norman, have disappeared. 74 00:03:30,760 --> 00:03:32,320 - Did he disappear? 75 00:03:33,480 --> 00:03:35,400 - They think they have been arrested. 76 00:03:35,560 --> 00:03:36,000 - Arrested? 77 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,800 - Arrested? 78 00:03:38,920 --> 00:03:41,440 "Message to be confirmed." 79 00:03:42,840 --> 00:03:44,000 Sir, this information has been marked as flimsy. 80 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:46,520 Sir, this information has been marked as flimsy. 81 00:03:46,680 --> 00:03:48,800 - What if it isn't? 82 00:03:48,960 --> 00:03:52,000 - Vera and Buckmaster don't know what is happening in Paris. 83 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:52,520 - Vera and Buckmaster don't know what is happening in Paris. 84 00:03:52,680 --> 00:03:56,120 Yes Subtle and Norman have been arrested 85 00:03:56,280 --> 00:03:59,360 and they are being interrogated by the Gestapo, 86 00:03:59,520 --> 00:04:00,000 If they reveal the secrets, 87 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:02,040 If they reveal the secrets, 88 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:06,160 So all the agents that have in Paris are in danger. 89 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:16,000 In Paris, Noor is insecure 90 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,640 In Paris, Noor is insecure 91 00:04:17,800 --> 00:04:20,360 what is happening with the Prosper circuit? 92 00:04:21,680 --> 00:04:24,000 The only thing you know They are rumors of arrests. 93 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,760 The only thing you know They are rumors of arrests. 94 00:04:25,760 --> 00:04:27,560 The agents have hidden, 95 00:04:27,720 --> 00:04:29,560 and Noor can't risk making contact 96 00:04:29,720 --> 00:04:32,000 with any other circuit element, 97 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:32,440 with any other circuit element, 98 00:04:32,600 --> 00:04:34,360 in case they betray her. 99 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:40,000 Don't do that again. 100 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:42,040 Don't do that again. 101 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:44,680 - That? 102 00:04:44,840 --> 00:04:46,320 - That. 103 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:48,000 In England First the milk is poured and then the tea. 104 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:50,160 In England First the milk is poured and then the tea. 105 00:04:51,000 --> 00:04:54,120 In France, First we serve the tea and then the milk. 106 00:04:57,080 --> 00:04:59,000 A real French woman I would never do that. 107 00:05:02,480 --> 00:05:03,960 No. 108 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:06,480 No, not really. 109 00:05:07,840 --> 00:05:11,840 - These are basic things that the SOE has taught Noor from the beginning. 110 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,880 And still, The lessons have not stuck. 111 00:05:14,760 --> 00:05:16,520 - It was incredibly important 112 00:05:16,680 --> 00:05:19,480 that any agent entering France will mix, 113 00:05:19,640 --> 00:05:20,000 And they were just the little things that ended 114 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:22,240 And they were just the little things that ended 115 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:25,960 being the enormous catastrophe which could lead to them being arrested. 116 00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:28,000 - Do you want people consider you his agent? 117 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,880 - Do you want people consider you his agent? 118 00:05:29,720 --> 00:05:31,400 - No, of course not. I'm sorry. 119 00:05:31,560 --> 00:05:34,040 - Sorry won't save you from a Gestapo cell. 120 00:05:35,920 --> 00:05:36,000 But this is not the only one sign that she is a foreign agent. 121 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:40,000 But this is not the only one sign that she is a foreign agent. 122 00:05:41,640 --> 00:05:43,680 - I'm going to buy you new clothes. 123 00:05:46,040 --> 00:05:48,000 - What's wrong with my clothes? 124 00:05:48,960 --> 00:05:50,880 - Your jacket! 125 00:05:51,040 --> 00:05:52,000 Your English-looking waterproof jacket . 126 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:54,160 Your English-looking waterproof jacket . 127 00:05:55,040 --> 00:05:57,440 No Parisian woman She would look dead in that dress. 128 00:06:00,320 --> 00:06:03,560 we will buy from you new French looking clothes. 129 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:08,000 Noor there wasn't even finished his SOE training. 130 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,760 Noor there wasn't even finished his SOE training. 131 00:06:10,720 --> 00:06:13,040 With his Resistance cell in chaos, 132 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:15,440 Now they have dropped it in the deepest part, 133 00:06:15,600 --> 00:06:16,000 and is trying to stay afloat. 134 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,920 And he's trying to stay afloat. 135 00:06:28,520 --> 00:06:31,480 In London, Vera and Buckmaster 136 00:06:31,640 --> 00:06:32,000 Wait for news on the Prosper circuit. 137 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:34,400 Wait for news on the Prosper circuit. 138 00:06:38,400 --> 00:06:40,000 But what is worrying is that no more messages arrive. 139 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:43,160 But what is worrying is that no more messages arrive. 140 00:06:45,320 --> 00:06:48,000 Meanwhile, Vera continues looking for more female spies. 141 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,920 Meanwhile, Vera continues looking for more female spies. 142 00:06:56,200 --> 00:06:58,680 - Mister. - Miss Atkins. 143 00:07:01,400 --> 00:07:04,000 - It was very important that the Agent recruitment will continue. 144 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:04,720 - It was very important that the Agent recruitment will continue. 145 00:07:04,880 --> 00:07:09,640 D-Day was approaching, so the SOE wanted to make sure 146 00:07:09,800 --> 00:07:12,000 that when the signal came of D-Day, 147 00:07:12,160 --> 00:07:14,240 They literally could almost flip a switch. 148 00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:16,720 And they were ready to fight back. 149 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:20,000 It means finding more agents. 150 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,560 It means finding more agents. 151 00:07:23,240 --> 00:07:27,600 Vera reviews personnel files looking for possible new recruits. 152 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:33,200 One of them is Violette Szabo, 22 years old. 153 00:07:34,680 --> 00:07:36,000 - Born in a British hospital, in Paris, 154 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:39,200 - Born in a British hospital, in Paris, 155 00:07:39,360 --> 00:07:41,960 from a French mother and English father. 156 00:07:42,120 --> 00:07:44,000 And then he went to school in France. 157 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,640 And then he went to school in France. 158 00:07:45,800 --> 00:07:48,320 One of the most important things they needed 159 00:07:48,480 --> 00:07:50,720 was someone who could speak French fluently, 160 00:07:50,880 --> 00:07:52,000 mix in, knew about France, 161 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,040 mix in, knew about France, 162 00:07:53,200 --> 00:07:55,760 and she already had all those skills . 163 00:07:55,920 --> 00:07:57,840 but she had some real personal reasons. 164 00:07:58,000 --> 00:08:00,000 For wanting to return to occupied territory. 165 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,480 For wanting to return to occupied territory. 166 00:08:01,320 --> 00:08:06,280 - Part of the reason is clearly that Etienne, her husband, 167 00:08:06,440 --> 00:08:08,000 He had been murdered in El Alamein with the free French. 168 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:11,000 He had been murdered in El Alamein with the free French. 169 00:08:12,120 --> 00:08:15,520 - So Etienne never met his daughter. 170 00:08:15,680 --> 00:08:16,000 She was born, and unfortunately he died. 171 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:19,040 She was born, and unfortunately he died. 172 00:08:19,200 --> 00:08:21,280 Before having the opportunity to meet her. 173 00:08:21,440 --> 00:08:24,000 And that would have made Violette He would be so passionate. 174 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,840 And that would have made Violette He would be so passionate. 175 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:30,040 About wanting to go to France and fight the Nazis. 176 00:08:30,880 --> 00:08:32,000 Violette really liked it. I would very much like to take revenge. 177 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:35,920 Violette really liked it. I would very much like to take revenge. 178 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:38,200 And do everything I could. 179 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:40,000 Vera now turns to another recruit proposed by SOE... 180 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:44,000 Vera now turns to another recruit proposed by SOE... 181 00:08:44,160 --> 00:08:46,600 Yvonne Baseden. 182 00:08:47,640 --> 00:08:48,000 - Yvonne Baseden was daughter of a British father. 183 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:50,960 - Yvonne Baseden was daughter of a British father. 184 00:08:51,120 --> 00:08:54,000 Who married a French woman shortly after the First World War. 185 00:08:54,160 --> 00:08:56,000 He spent most of his early childhood in France, 186 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,720 He spent most of his early childhood in France, 187 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:00,600 what it meant who spoke French perfectly. 188 00:09:00,760 --> 00:09:02,400 He felt very comfortable in France. 189 00:09:02,560 --> 00:09:04,000 He had lived there for years before arriving in Britain as a teenager. 190 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:06,000 He had lived there for years before arriving in Britain as a teenager. 191 00:09:06,160 --> 00:09:09,680 So, in many ways, she was the ideal recruit for Section F. 192 00:09:11,520 --> 00:09:12,000 Both Violette Szabo as Yvonne Baseden 193 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,720 Both Violette Szabo as Yvonne Baseden 194 00:09:14,880 --> 00:09:16,920 have strong motivations 195 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:20,000 They are assigned to SOE training. 196 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,880 They are assigned to SOE training. 197 00:09:27,760 --> 00:09:28,000 Section F is desperate for news of the Prosper circuit. 198 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:31,320 Section F is desperate for news of the Prosper circuit. 199 00:09:32,160 --> 00:09:33,840 Dollar! 200 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,880 - What is it? 201 00:09:36,720 --> 00:09:39,920 - Butcher call sign. You are trying to transmit from Paris. 202 00:09:40,080 --> 00:09:43,160 After 12 days of radio silence, 203 00:09:43,320 --> 00:09:44,000 They receive the message that they were waiting for. 204 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,640 They receive the message that they were waiting for. 205 00:09:52,320 --> 00:09:54,200 - What do you say, Buck? 206 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:56,000 - Confirmation. 207 00:09:58,040 --> 00:10:00,000 Francis Suttill has been captured. 208 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,200 Francis Suttill has been captured. 209 00:10:01,320 --> 00:10:03,800 The head of the Prosper circuit, 210 00:10:03,960 --> 00:10:06,720 The largest F section and important, 211 00:10:06,880 --> 00:10:08,000 It is in German hands. 212 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:08,920 It is in German hands. 213 00:10:12,800 --> 00:10:14,000 - Sir... 214 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:16,000 This message is unusual. 215 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,320 This message is unusual. 216 00:10:17,480 --> 00:10:19,120 Has it arrived cropped? 217 00:10:21,240 --> 00:10:23,120 The butcher's security check is missing. 218 00:10:24,640 --> 00:10:28,600 - All SOE agents They receive very careful training. 219 00:10:28,760 --> 00:10:31,280 that when they send a coded message, 220 00:10:31,440 --> 00:10:32,000 They also have to send a security check at the end. 221 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:34,720 They also have to send a security check at the end. 222 00:10:34,880 --> 00:10:37,280 These are verification words that only they will know. 223 00:10:38,240 --> 00:10:40,000 - They could simply be atmospheric conditions. 224 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:40,200 - They could simply be atmospheric conditions. 225 00:10:40,360 --> 00:10:41,720 Playing havoc with the signal. 226 00:10:42,560 --> 00:10:44,120 - TRUE. 227 00:10:45,800 --> 00:10:48,000 The butcher could also be on the run. 228 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,080 The butcher could also be on the run. 229 00:10:49,000 --> 00:10:50,520 With the Gestapo looking for him, 230 00:10:50,680 --> 00:10:52,600 Maybe I haven't had time to include it. 231 00:10:54,960 --> 00:10:56,000 - Could it have been sent by Noor, using the Butcher set? 232 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:58,480 - Could it have been sent by Noor, using the Butcher set? 233 00:10:58,640 --> 00:11:01,000 I mean, she wouldn't have their specific codes. 234 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:03,320 - Or the butcher has been captured, 235 00:11:03,480 --> 00:11:04,000 and has delivered its transmission codes to the Gestapo. 236 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:06,240 And you have handed over your transmission codes to the Gestapo. 237 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:07,720 - Impossible. 238 00:11:07,880 --> 00:11:09,760 He would have shot himself before doing that. 239 00:11:11,080 --> 00:11:12,000 Send a reply. 240 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,760 Send a reply. 241 00:11:14,040 --> 00:11:16,560 Butcher, you forgot to make security controls. 242 00:11:16,720 --> 00:11:18,880 "Show more care in the future." 243 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:23,960 The vital wireless connection between London and Paris 244 00:11:24,120 --> 00:11:27,000 It remains valid, for now. 245 00:11:28,080 --> 00:11:31,040 But Prosper's circuit is fragile. 246 00:11:37,120 --> 00:11:40,800 For those SOE agents on the ground in Paris, 247 00:11:40,960 --> 00:11:44,000 Your destiny is increasingly uncertain. 248 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:44,200 Your destiny is increasingly uncertain. 249 00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:48,520 Contact has been lost with the leaders of the circuit, 250 00:11:48,680 --> 00:11:51,640 and it is supposed who are in the custody of the Gestapo. 251 00:11:52,520 --> 00:11:54,240 They are arresting people, 252 00:11:55,080 --> 00:11:56,960 Safe houses are being compromised. 253 00:11:57,800 --> 00:11:59,440 They don't know what to do. 254 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:00,000 Who can they be accountable to? Who can they trust? 255 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:02,320 Who can they be accountable to? Who can they trust? 256 00:12:03,160 --> 00:12:05,360 Where should they go? What should they do? 257 00:12:06,240 --> 00:12:08,000 However, Noor is still in Paris and continues transmitting to London. 258 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:11,080 However, Noor is still in Paris and continues transmitting to London. 259 00:12:14,240 --> 00:12:16,000 Section F attempts untangle the chaos. 260 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,280 Section F attempts untangle the chaos. 261 00:12:20,200 --> 00:12:21,800 - Another report. 262 00:12:21,960 --> 00:12:24,000 There were more arrests. 263 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,040 There were more arrests. 264 00:12:25,440 --> 00:12:27,600 - How many agents are there now? 265 00:12:27,760 --> 00:12:29,920 - I lost track, Bodington. 266 00:12:32,560 --> 00:12:35,480 - The Gestapo has raided another weapons depot. 267 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:38,200 -Who delivers them? to the Germans? 268 00:12:39,040 --> 00:12:40,000 - If you read these reports, 269 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,160 - If you read these reports, 270 00:12:40,320 --> 00:12:42,120 The list of possible traitors It's endless. 271 00:12:42,280 --> 00:12:45,080 - Sir, that can't be true. - Nothing can be verified! 272 00:12:45,240 --> 00:12:47,920 These reports are not valid the paper on which they are written. 273 00:12:48,080 --> 00:12:51,240 The only thing we know is that there are something wrong in Prosper. 274 00:12:58,400 --> 00:12:59,960 - Dollar... 275 00:13:02,040 --> 00:13:04,000 We can never make sense to what is happening. 276 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:04,040 We can never make sense to what is happening. 277 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:05,880 We sit on our backs in London. 278 00:13:06,720 --> 00:13:10,000 If I can bring my own wireless operator, I can fly to Paris, 279 00:13:10,160 --> 00:13:12,000 make contact somehow with the circuit, 280 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,320 make contact somehow with the circuit, 281 00:13:12,480 --> 00:13:15,240 and find out what the hell It's happening once and for all. 282 00:13:15,400 --> 00:13:18,040 - Nick, no. What if they catch you? 283 00:13:18,960 --> 00:13:20,000 It was enormously risky send Boddington to Paris. 284 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:23,360 It was enormously risky send Boddington to Paris. 285 00:13:23,520 --> 00:13:26,920 Because it was number two in Section F of the SOE. 286 00:13:27,080 --> 00:13:28,000 So if he was captured and interrogated, 287 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:30,360 So if he was captured and interrogated, 288 00:13:30,520 --> 00:13:32,120 and he spoke, 289 00:13:32,280 --> 00:13:36,000 The entire Section F could have been destroyed. 290 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,440 The entire Section F could have been destroyed. 291 00:13:40,760 --> 00:13:42,760 Despite the danger, 292 00:13:42,920 --> 00:13:44,000 Buckmaster gives him green light. 293 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,760 Buckmaster gives him green light. 294 00:13:46,680 --> 00:13:48,320 - Good. 295 00:13:48,480 --> 00:13:50,080 Fly to France. 296 00:13:50,240 --> 00:13:52,000 Head to Paris and tell us what you find. 297 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,200 Head to Paris and tell us what you find. 298 00:13:53,360 --> 00:13:54,600 Good. 299 00:13:56,120 --> 00:13:59,320 Send a message to Butcher to make an appointment. 300 00:14:22,720 --> 00:14:24,000 Bodington, with its wireless operator Jack Agazarian, 301 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:26,200 Bodington, with its wireless operator Jack Agazarian, 302 00:14:26,360 --> 00:14:28,920 They infiltrate France. 303 00:14:30,520 --> 00:14:32,000 They landed outside Soucelles, in the west of the country. 304 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:34,120 They landed outside Soucelles, in the west of the country. 305 00:14:46,080 --> 00:14:48,000 The movement officer greets you SOE airman, Henri Dericourt. 306 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:51,600 The movement officer greets you SOE airman, Henri Dericourt. 307 00:14:52,720 --> 00:14:54,080 - Nicholas. 308 00:14:54,920 --> 00:14:56,000 - Henri.- How long has it been? 309 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,360 - Henri.- How long has it been? 310 00:14:57,520 --> 00:14:59,360 - Too long. 311 00:14:59,520 --> 00:15:02,600 - Jack Agazarian. Henri Dericourt. 312 00:15:03,520 --> 00:15:04,000 It's good to have someone here who we can trust. 313 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,400 It's good to have someone here who we can trust. 314 00:15:05,560 --> 00:15:06,920 - I'm your man. 315 00:15:07,080 --> 00:15:10,080 I have organized a meeting in Paris with a close contact to Suttill. 316 00:15:10,240 --> 00:15:12,000 Excellent work. 317 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,160 Excellent work. 318 00:15:12,320 --> 00:15:15,160 I hope they can clear up all this mess. 319 00:15:15,320 --> 00:15:17,720 Bodington is really relieved because this means 320 00:15:17,880 --> 00:15:20,000 You can get to know what has been happening at the Prosper circuit. 321 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:20,680 You can get to know what has been happening at the Prosper circuit. 322 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:24,120 Can it be saved? What has been happening? 323 00:15:25,080 --> 00:15:28,000 And maybe, you know, this Dericourt contact will know much more. 324 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,280 And maybe, you know, this Dericourt contact will know much more. 325 00:15:36,040 --> 00:15:37,880 Back in Britain... 326 00:15:38,040 --> 00:15:43,240 The new recruits Yvonne and Violette they begin their SOE training, 327 00:15:43,400 --> 00:15:44,000 Designed to identify their strengths and weaknesses. 328 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:46,920 Designed to identify their strengths and weaknesses. 329 00:15:47,080 --> 00:15:49,160 For action on the ground. 330 00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:52,000 - The women had the same training. 331 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:54,760 - The women had the same training. 332 00:15:54,920 --> 00:15:57,800 Like the SOE men. 333 00:15:57,960 --> 00:16:00,000 It was incredibly exhausting. 334 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,280 It was incredibly exhausting. 335 00:16:01,120 --> 00:16:04,200 It was physically and mentally exhausting. 336 00:16:04,360 --> 00:16:06,480 I work very, very hard. 337 00:16:06,640 --> 00:16:08,000 Things like obstacle courses and map reading. 338 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,920 Things like obstacle courses and map reading. 339 00:16:12,840 --> 00:16:16,000 The women would have been learning abilities they had never thought of. 340 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:16,120 The women would have been learning abilities they had never thought of. 341 00:16:16,280 --> 00:16:18,200 In a million years They were going to need it. 342 00:16:42,520 --> 00:16:43,800 - Clear! 343 00:16:51,200 --> 00:16:55,160 Next comes the practice of handling weapons and shooting. 344 00:16:57,280 --> 00:17:00,080 - Violette's report says who was a sharpshooter, 345 00:17:00,240 --> 00:17:02,680 which was excellent with firearms. 346 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:10,800 The agents then They move on to skydiving training. 347 00:17:14,240 --> 00:17:17,320 All agents must perform four jumps. 348 00:17:18,160 --> 00:17:20,000 And for Yvonne, It is a terrifying experience. 349 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:22,160 And for Yvonne, It is a terrifying experience. 350 00:17:24,680 --> 00:17:27,600 - There are stories that say that the men were scared too. 351 00:17:27,760 --> 00:17:28,000 It wasn't just the women. 352 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,160 It wasn't just the women. 353 00:17:29,320 --> 00:17:32,520 And it's not surprising because accidents were quite common. 354 00:17:32,680 --> 00:17:34,480 In the case of Violette Szabo, 355 00:17:34,640 --> 00:17:36,000 She landed awkwardly and damaged his ankle. 356 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:38,200 She landed awkwardly and damaged his ankle. 357 00:17:38,360 --> 00:17:40,640 It seems like a pretty intense injury. 358 00:17:40,800 --> 00:17:42,800 Recovery took several weeks. 359 00:17:48,520 --> 00:17:52,000 In London, Vera closely follows the progress of its agents. 360 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:52,720 In London, Vera closely follows the progress of its agents. 361 00:17:53,640 --> 00:17:56,960 - Violette's training report It is generally very positive. 362 00:17:57,120 --> 00:18:00,000 She is confident, she is brave and He is very strong physically. 363 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,840 She is confident, she is brave and He is very strong physically. 364 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:05,480 practically everything what they look for in an agent. 365 00:18:05,640 --> 00:18:08,000 But the instructors They also noticed other things 366 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:08,320 But the instructors They also noticed other things 367 00:18:08,480 --> 00:18:10,520 that they were worried about Violette. 368 00:18:10,680 --> 00:18:13,600 They say she is fatalistic In his perspective, 369 00:18:13,760 --> 00:18:16,000 what is missing sense of responsibility. 370 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:16,440 What is missing? sense of responsibility. 371 00:18:16,600 --> 00:18:19,920 So really, some say Pretty negative things about her. 372 00:18:20,080 --> 00:18:23,280 - But Vera Atkins saw 373 00:18:23,440 --> 00:18:24,000 the steel that was in Violette. 374 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:26,680 The steel that was in Violette. 375 00:18:26,840 --> 00:18:30,800 She would always stand up and would fight when necessary. 376 00:18:31,640 --> 00:18:32,000 She had this other quality that shined, 377 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:35,680 She had this other quality that shined, 378 00:18:35,840 --> 00:18:38,880 a personality, a real personality. 379 00:18:39,720 --> 00:18:40,000 Yes, Vera would have wanted all that. 380 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:42,400 Yes, Vera would have wanted all that. 381 00:18:43,280 --> 00:18:46,600 Violette is assigned the role of messenger. 382 00:18:48,320 --> 00:18:52,080 - Yvonne's training report It is also relatively positive. 383 00:18:52,240 --> 00:18:55,480 And in particular in reference to its wireless abilities. 384 00:18:55,640 --> 00:18:56,000 So it was obvious, really, 385 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,240 So it was obvious, really, 386 00:18:57,400 --> 00:19:00,560 that the role that was assigned It was the wireless operator. 387 00:19:01,400 --> 00:19:03,320 It's promising news. 388 00:19:03,480 --> 00:19:04,000 There are more and more female agents who join the group. 389 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:06,480 There are more and more female agents who join the group. 390 00:19:06,640 --> 00:19:09,880 Will be deployed soon on circuits in France. 391 00:19:10,760 --> 00:19:12,000 But since Noor's wireless message 392 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,040 But since Noor's wireless message 393 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:16,320 that contact has been lost with the leaders of Prosper, 394 00:19:16,480 --> 00:19:18,840 Section F is on tenterhooks. 395 00:19:21,400 --> 00:19:24,280 Who has escaped arrest by the Gestapo? 396 00:19:24,440 --> 00:19:27,400 And how long can they remain free? 397 00:19:56,400 --> 00:19:58,360 - Are you here? In France? 398 00:19:58,520 --> 00:20:00,000 -Who else is with you? 399 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,080 -Who else is with you? 400 00:20:00,240 --> 00:20:01,840 - Nobody, sir. 401 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:04,680 - The meeting with Suttill's contact It was a trap. 402 00:20:05,520 --> 00:20:07,720 The butcher is definitely in German hands. 403 00:20:08,560 --> 00:20:10,560 - That? You're sure? 404 00:20:10,720 --> 00:20:12,040 - 100%. 405 00:20:12,200 --> 00:20:14,920 Agazarian and I flipped a coin to see who should go. 406 00:20:15,080 --> 00:20:16,000 It was his turn and he went. 407 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:16,960 It was his turn and he went. 408 00:20:17,120 --> 00:20:19,520 I waited in the safe house, but he did not return. 409 00:20:20,360 --> 00:20:24,000 If I had gone, I would be sitting now in a Gestapo torture chamber. 410 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,040 If I had gone, I would be sitting now in a Gestapo torture chamber. 411 00:20:26,560 --> 00:20:28,240 - Poor Agazarian. 412 00:20:35,800 --> 00:20:37,800 - Send a message to Section F. 413 00:20:37,960 --> 00:20:40,000 Arrange to pick up Lysander, immediately. 414 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:40,280 Arrange to pick up Lysander, immediately. 415 00:20:40,440 --> 00:20:42,040 I need to go back to London. 416 00:20:44,360 --> 00:20:45,920 - Mister... 417 00:20:46,080 --> 00:20:47,840 Did they follow you? 418 00:20:54,480 --> 00:20:56,000 - Send the message. 419 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:56,200 - Send the message. 420 00:20:56,360 --> 00:20:58,320 We will find a new shelter for you. 421 00:21:00,280 --> 00:21:02,880 They can't trust anyone. 422 00:21:03,040 --> 00:21:04,000 Noor has to move. 423 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,240 Noor has to move. 424 00:21:13,440 --> 00:21:17,120 Meanwhile, Bodington returns to London. 425 00:21:29,000 --> 00:21:30,720 - Buck, here's my report. 426 00:21:32,720 --> 00:21:34,160 Prosper is destroyed. 427 00:21:35,440 --> 00:21:36,000 - Destroyed? 428 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,000 - Destroyed? 429 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:38,720 Entirely? 430 00:21:39,560 --> 00:21:42,200 - It is impossible to know which agents are active, 431 00:21:42,360 --> 00:21:44,000 Which agents are in Gestapo custody? 432 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:44,680 Which agents are in Gestapo custody? 433 00:21:44,840 --> 00:21:46,240 And who can be trusted. 434 00:21:47,720 --> 00:21:51,480 The Gestapo is raiding weapons caches and making arrests. 435 00:21:51,640 --> 00:21:52,000 Prosper, as a circuit, is a corpse. 436 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,720 Prosper, as a circuit, is a corpse. 437 00:21:56,240 --> 00:21:59,120 It's worse than what they could have imagined. 438 00:21:59,280 --> 00:22:00,000 - The most important SOE circuit operating in France 439 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,760 - The most important SOE circuit operating in France 440 00:22:02,920 --> 00:22:05,240 It has been absolutely destroyed. 441 00:22:05,400 --> 00:22:08,000 The most important members They are in the hands of the SS, the Gestapo. 442 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:10,400 The most important members They are in the hands of the SS, the Gestapo. 443 00:22:11,520 --> 00:22:14,640 This means that the shelters do not They are safe. They are arresting people. 444 00:22:14,800 --> 00:22:16,000 It means that the people who were somehow related to the circuit 445 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:18,320 It means that the people who were somehow related to the circuit 446 00:22:18,480 --> 00:22:20,080 They are in serious, serious danger. 447 00:22:21,760 --> 00:22:23,960 - There's something else. 448 00:22:24,120 --> 00:22:28,080 One of our agents has been contacted by German military intelligence. 449 00:22:28,920 --> 00:22:30,840 About Dericourt. 450 00:22:32,040 --> 00:22:33,840 - Dericourt? 451 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:36,360 - This defense officer 452 00:22:37,240 --> 00:22:39,960 states that Dericourt is letting the Gestapo copy 453 00:22:40,120 --> 00:22:42,160 All letters without encode from our agents, 454 00:22:42,320 --> 00:22:44,080 before sending them back to London. 455 00:22:44,240 --> 00:22:46,080 - Absurd. 456 00:22:46,240 --> 00:22:47,840 - I know. 457 00:22:49,280 --> 00:22:52,560 But this agent of ours will send this report. 458 00:22:52,720 --> 00:22:54,360 Officially. 459 00:22:55,640 --> 00:22:56,000 - German military intelligence hates the Gestapo 460 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:58,960 - German military intelligence hates the Gestapo 461 00:22:59,120 --> 00:23:01,720 and they are trying to Let's close the network. 462 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:04,000 Then the Gestapo You won't have anyone to arrest. 463 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,000 Then the Gestapo You won't have anyone to arrest. 464 00:23:05,160 --> 00:23:07,960 This rumor is just that, a rumor. 465 00:23:08,120 --> 00:23:10,440 We cannot nor should we act accordingly. 466 00:23:12,840 --> 00:23:14,440 - Agreed. 467 00:23:16,320 --> 00:23:19,360 But for Buckmaster and Vera it is clear 468 00:23:19,520 --> 00:23:20,000 that the Prosper circuit is burned out. 469 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:22,560 That the Prosper circuit is burned. 470 00:23:22,720 --> 00:23:26,840 - 167 agents were arrested, 471 00:23:27,000 --> 00:23:28,000 detained, many of them tortured, 472 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:30,080 detained, many of them tortured, 473 00:23:30,240 --> 00:23:32,720 and some of them killed by the Gestapo. 474 00:23:33,600 --> 00:23:36,000 The Prosper circuit was the most important in France, 475 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:38,280 The Prosper circuit was the most important in France, 476 00:23:38,440 --> 00:23:43,160 and it's a disaster for Section F that has been blown up. 477 00:23:43,320 --> 00:23:44,000 It was crucial for D-Day planning. 478 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:47,320 It was crucial for D-Day planning. 479 00:23:47,480 --> 00:23:51,000 because it was a center of the Resistance. 480 00:23:51,160 --> 00:23:52,000 - Try to bring as many agents to London as possible. 481 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:55,080 - Try to bring as many agents to London as possible. 482 00:24:12,520 --> 00:24:16,000 But an agent The one who doesn't return is Noor. 483 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,560 But an agent The one who doesn't return is Noor. 484 00:24:19,840 --> 00:24:22,480 - Buckmaster writes to Noor - "Come back. 485 00:24:23,480 --> 00:24:24,000 It's very dangerous. We will organize “A flight for you and we’ll get you out of there.” 486 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:27,120 It's very dangerous. We will organize “A flight for you and we’ll get you out of there.” 487 00:24:27,280 --> 00:24:30,800 But Noor says that She is the last link left. 488 00:24:30,960 --> 00:24:32,000 She is the last radio operator standing. 489 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,000 She is the last radio operator standing. 490 00:24:33,160 --> 00:24:36,120 Between Paris and England. 491 00:24:36,280 --> 00:24:37,920 "I have to be here. 492 00:24:38,080 --> 00:24:40,000 If I go, "There are no radio operators left." 493 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:40,520 If I go, "There are no radio operators left." 494 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:42,920 She feels that she can rebuild the circuit. 495 00:24:43,080 --> 00:24:45,360 And Buckmaster receive this message, 496 00:24:45,520 --> 00:24:48,000 and asked him to keep a low profile and be very careful. 497 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,920 And asked him to keep a low profile and be very careful. 498 00:24:55,080 --> 00:24:56,000 Despite the danger, 499 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,120 Despite the danger, 500 00:24:57,960 --> 00:25:01,320 Buckmaster realizes how vital it is, 501 00:25:01,480 --> 00:25:03,920 and keeps her in her position. 502 00:25:09,440 --> 00:25:12,000 She becomes one of the most important agents of Section F, 503 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,040 She becomes one of the most important agents of Section F, 504 00:25:14,200 --> 00:25:18,440 since it is the only one radio operator they have left in Paris. 505 00:25:21,600 --> 00:25:24,880 And a letter he sends to Vera It gives you hope. 506 00:25:25,040 --> 00:25:28,000 So that all was not lost after all. 507 00:25:37,200 --> 00:25:40,080 Dear Miss Atkins, 508 00:25:44,640 --> 00:25:46,880 Your bird has brought me luck. 509 00:25:47,040 --> 00:25:49,320 I remember you so often. 510 00:25:49,480 --> 00:25:52,000 You encouraged me so sweetly before I go. 511 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:52,680 You encouraged me so sweetly before I go. 512 00:25:52,840 --> 00:25:55,400 A lot of things have happened 513 00:25:55,560 --> 00:25:58,000 and I have not been able establish myself completely. 514 00:25:58,960 --> 00:26:00,000 Still, my contacts are regular. 515 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,360 Still, my contacts are regular. 516 00:26:01,520 --> 00:26:03,800 And I am terribly happy. 517 00:26:04,760 --> 00:26:06,360 Much love. 518 00:26:06,520 --> 00:26:08,000 Yours, Noor. 519 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:08,520 Yours, Noor. 520 00:26:18,640 --> 00:26:21,240 "Your bird has brought me luck." 521 00:26:22,240 --> 00:26:24,000 But despite the optimistic letter, 522 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,600 But despite the optimistic letter, 523 00:26:24,760 --> 00:26:26,880 Vera is worried about Noor. 524 00:26:28,880 --> 00:26:31,720 - It is evident that Noor is acting under great stress. 525 00:26:31,880 --> 00:26:32,000 You are supposed to send messages regularly. 526 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:34,520 You are supposed to send messages regularly. 527 00:26:34,680 --> 00:26:36,840 But most wireless messages what is sending 528 00:26:37,000 --> 00:26:38,680 are outside the scheduled times. 529 00:26:38,840 --> 00:26:40,000 And this shows that she has to move, 530 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:40,880 And this shows that she has to move, 531 00:26:41,040 --> 00:26:42,360 and having to adapt a lot. 532 00:26:43,320 --> 00:26:46,400 And Vera has reason to worry. 533 00:26:47,680 --> 00:26:48,000 The Gestapo in Paris is now aware 534 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:50,600 The Gestapo in Paris is now aware 535 00:26:50,760 --> 00:26:53,160 from a single British wireless operator, 536 00:26:53,320 --> 00:26:55,160 and they are on the hunt. 537 00:27:00,760 --> 00:27:04,000 - Sir, both Violette Szabo and Yvonne Baseden are progressing well. 538 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,240 - Sir, both Violette Szabo and Yvonne Baseden are progressing well. 539 00:27:05,400 --> 00:27:06,600 - Very good. 540 00:27:06,760 --> 00:27:09,840 - Both training reports show an increasing aptitude for- 541 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:12,000 - Sir, Miss Atkins. A urgent message from the signal room. 542 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,000 - Sir, Miss Atkins. A urgent message from the signal room. 543 00:27:13,160 --> 00:27:15,160 - Thank you. Retired. 544 00:27:18,720 --> 00:27:20,000 "Madeleine was injured and now he's in the hospital." 545 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,840 "Madeleine was injured and now he's in the hospital." 546 00:27:22,800 --> 00:27:25,240 - Madeleine is Noor's alias. 547 00:27:28,040 --> 00:27:29,840 This message is encrypted. 548 00:27:31,880 --> 00:27:34,080 Noor has been compromised. 549 00:27:34,240 --> 00:27:36,000 - Or captured? Is that possible? 550 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,960 - Or captured? Is that possible? 551 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:44,000 The information comes from a woman named Sonia, who claims to be an informant. 552 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:44,480 The information comes from a woman named Sonia, who claims to be an informant. 553 00:27:44,640 --> 00:27:49,720 Buck, we don't have any informants in our books called Sonia. 554 00:27:54,120 --> 00:27:57,480 -So who is Sonia? 555 00:27:59,040 --> 00:28:00,000 - They didn't know who she was. Was it a joke? 556 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:02,240 - They didn't know who she was. Was it a joke? 557 00:28:02,400 --> 00:28:03,920 Was it something to confuse them? 558 00:28:04,080 --> 00:28:07,520 Was it even a ruse from the Gestapo? What was happening? 559 00:28:09,720 --> 00:28:13,520 - If we can't verify who Sonia is... 560 00:28:14,600 --> 00:28:16,000 - ...the message cannot be trusted. 561 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,400 - ...the message cannot be trusted. 562 00:28:23,600 --> 00:28:24,000 - I think for now, Vera, we have to ignore it. 563 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:26,600 - I think for now, Vera, we have to ignore it. 564 00:28:27,720 --> 00:28:29,800 More rumors. 565 00:28:31,480 --> 00:28:32,000 They continue with their plan 566 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:33,720 They continue with their plan 567 00:28:33,880 --> 00:28:36,840 for Noor to save the Prosper circuit. 568 00:28:46,440 --> 00:28:48,000 - Mister? I just received a message of the nurse with call sign. 569 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,680 - Mister? I just received a message of the nurse with call sign. 570 00:28:50,560 --> 00:28:52,160 - Nurse? 571 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:55,000 That's Noor's wireless callsign. 572 00:29:00,400 --> 00:29:02,880 The previous safe house was not safe. 573 00:29:03,040 --> 00:29:04,000 She moved to another one. 574 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,280 She moved to another one. 575 00:29:07,040 --> 00:29:09,920 But she is up and running again. 576 00:29:11,360 --> 00:29:12,000 - What a smart girl you are, Noor. 577 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,360 - What a smart girl you are, Noor. 578 00:29:14,280 --> 00:29:17,320 It seems that, Despite Sonia's warning, 579 00:29:17,480 --> 00:29:20,000 Noor outwitted the Gestapo and is safe. 580 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:21,120 Noor outwitted the Gestapo and is safe. 581 00:29:23,360 --> 00:29:26,200 - Sir, There's something I should know. 582 00:29:26,360 --> 00:29:27,840 Noor's fist... 583 00:29:28,880 --> 00:29:30,480 It seems strange. 584 00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:35,800 - Each radio operator he had what was known as a fist. 585 00:29:35,960 --> 00:29:36,000 It was his way of using the morse key to write morse code. 586 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:40,320 It was his way of using the morse key to write morse code. 587 00:29:40,480 --> 00:29:43,200 It could be as simple as the speed with which they tapped, 588 00:29:43,360 --> 00:29:44,000 or the spaces they left between the dots and the stripes, 589 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:46,400 or the spaces they left between the dots and the stripes, 590 00:29:46,560 --> 00:29:49,320 or just something that It was very unique about it. 591 00:29:49,480 --> 00:29:52,000 And the person who works as his opposite at headquarters. 592 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,240 And the person who works as his opposite at headquarters. 593 00:29:53,400 --> 00:29:56,200 I would be able to recognize the fist, 594 00:29:56,360 --> 00:29:58,800 and it is a very reliable way 595 00:29:58,960 --> 00:30:00,000 to recognize which agent you are using the machine. 596 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:02,320 To recognize which agent you are using the machine. 597 00:30:03,440 --> 00:30:06,320 And Noor's fist had become unusual. 598 00:30:07,160 --> 00:30:08,000 - What are you saying? 599 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,040 - What are you saying? 600 00:30:09,200 --> 00:30:11,520 - It is possible that another person has sent the message. 601 00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:16,000 - So how can we be sure that the nurse is really Noor? 602 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,840 - So how can we be sure that the nurse is really Noor? 603 00:30:21,360 --> 00:30:23,120 - Send a response. 604 00:30:23,280 --> 00:30:24,000 ask questions whose answers only Noor would know. 605 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:26,440 ask questions whose answers only Noor would know. 606 00:30:27,680 --> 00:30:30,760 - These would have to do with your family or your childhood, 607 00:30:30,920 --> 00:30:32,000 or something very personal that only the two of them would know. 608 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:34,000 Or something very personal that only the two of them would know. 609 00:30:34,160 --> 00:30:37,160 If these questions were left unanswered or were they vague, 610 00:30:37,320 --> 00:30:39,360 She would know that Noor had been captured. 611 00:30:39,520 --> 00:30:40,000 - Excellent thinking. 612 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,520 - Excellent thinking. 613 00:30:41,680 --> 00:30:44,200 Write a list of questions, Miss Atkins. 614 00:30:44,360 --> 00:30:46,920 Then send the message. - Mister. 615 00:30:47,080 --> 00:30:48,000 Questions are submitted. 616 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,320 Questions are submitted. 617 00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:51,200 It's an anxious wait. 618 00:31:00,800 --> 00:31:04,000 With questions about Noor's identity still up in the air, 619 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:04,600 With questions about Noor's identity still up in the air, 620 00:31:04,760 --> 00:31:07,560 Work on Section F continues. 621 00:31:07,720 --> 00:31:11,320 Buckmaster starts making plans for D-Day. 622 00:31:12,160 --> 00:31:13,760 - D-Day is approaching. 623 00:31:13,920 --> 00:31:16,120 But no one knows exactly when it will happen. 624 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:19,520 - It's a very well kept secret. 625 00:31:19,680 --> 00:31:20,000 But Buckmaster has plans for Vera. 626 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:22,760 But Buckmaster has plans for Vera. 627 00:31:22,920 --> 00:31:25,720 He wants her to set up a station, 628 00:31:25,880 --> 00:31:28,000 a kind of advanced unit, within France after the landing. 629 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:30,520 A kind of advanced unit, within France after the landing. 630 00:31:30,680 --> 00:31:32,360 But he has a problem. 631 00:31:33,680 --> 00:31:36,000 Vera Atkins is not British. 632 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,880 Vera Atkins is not British. 633 00:31:37,040 --> 00:31:39,040 Actually she is Romanian. 634 00:31:39,920 --> 00:31:42,520 - Only he and Vera know within Section F. 635 00:31:43,360 --> 00:31:44,000 - Romania fought on the side of Nazi Germany during the war. 636 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:47,720 - Romania fought on the side of Nazi Germany during the war. 637 00:31:47,880 --> 00:31:51,400 Technically, she was an enemy alien. 638 00:31:52,720 --> 00:31:56,160 But with D-Day approaching, this has to change. 639 00:32:00,040 --> 00:32:03,360 Vera requests British nationality... 640 00:32:04,200 --> 00:32:06,880 and is interviewed by the Ministry of the Interior. 641 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:10,960 - You will find a letter of recommendation. 642 00:32:11,120 --> 00:32:13,280 From my commanding officer. 643 00:32:18,200 --> 00:32:21,360 Yes, I see. 644 00:32:22,200 --> 00:32:24,000 Buckmaster writes a letter to the ministry of the interior. 645 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,320 Buckmaster writes a letter to the ministry of the interior. 646 00:32:24,480 --> 00:32:27,440 He is very supportive of your request, 647 00:32:27,600 --> 00:32:31,160 and says that without British citizenship, 648 00:32:31,320 --> 00:32:32,000 It's going to be very difficult for Vera. 649 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,120 It's going to be very difficult for Vera. 650 00:32:33,280 --> 00:32:35,160 Being able to go to the continent 651 00:32:35,320 --> 00:32:38,760 and operate as representative of Great Britain 652 00:32:38,920 --> 00:32:40,000 if in fact you still have a Romanian passport. 653 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,160 If in fact you still have a Romanian passport. 654 00:32:42,240 --> 00:32:44,280 Without British papers, 655 00:32:44,440 --> 00:32:48,000 It would be impossible for Vera work freely in liberated France. 656 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,160 It would be impossible for Vera work freely in liberated France. 657 00:32:50,320 --> 00:32:52,840 - There's something else. 658 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:55,800 My Romanian nationality... 659 00:32:56,680 --> 00:33:00,680 We hoped there was some way to complete my application, 660 00:33:00,840 --> 00:33:03,160 Without being mentioned. 661 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:06,000 I'm sure you understand, 662 00:33:06,160 --> 00:33:09,280 What about the work I do for the war effort? 663 00:33:09,440 --> 00:33:11,800 How sensitive he could be. 664 00:33:13,800 --> 00:33:18,480 It is essential that people who I know, the people I work with, 665 00:33:19,320 --> 00:33:20,000 I will never learn that I am Romanian. 666 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,520 I will never learn that I am Romanian. 667 00:33:21,680 --> 00:33:24,320 - It's about national security itself. 668 00:33:25,440 --> 00:33:27,720 It is a persuasive argument. 669 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:31,200 Vera receives British nationality 670 00:33:31,360 --> 00:33:34,560 without their Romanian roots came to light. 671 00:33:41,160 --> 00:33:44,000 Send a message to Scholar... 672 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:44,240 Send a message to Scholar... 673 00:33:44,400 --> 00:33:46,680 Now that Vera is a British citizen, 674 00:33:46,840 --> 00:33:50,400 His secret job in Section F can continue. 675 00:33:50,560 --> 00:33:52,000 - Mister? Miss Atkins? Nurse response. 676 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,600 - Mister? Miss Atkins? Nurse response. 677 00:33:54,960 --> 00:33:57,160 Noor. 678 00:33:58,640 --> 00:34:00,000 Personal questions from Vera to Noor 679 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,840 Personal questions from Vera to Noor 680 00:34:01,000 --> 00:34:03,120 They have been answered correctly. 681 00:34:04,080 --> 00:34:08,000 - Receive news from Noor It was a great relief for Vera, 682 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:08,320 - Receive news from Noor It was a great relief for Vera, 683 00:34:08,480 --> 00:34:10,720 And indeed for Buckmaster, because it meant, 684 00:34:10,880 --> 00:34:12,960 First of all, he was safe. 685 00:34:13,120 --> 00:34:15,720 Secondly, It meant there was still 686 00:34:15,880 --> 00:34:16,000 radio communication between London and Paris. 687 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:18,480 radio communication between London and Paris. 688 00:34:18,640 --> 00:34:20,360 And finally this means 689 00:34:20,520 --> 00:34:24,000 that they will be able rebuild the Prosper circuit. 690 00:34:25,760 --> 00:34:30,160 Soon, applications of nurses flood Section F. 691 00:34:34,720 --> 00:34:37,960 New SOE agents infiltrate 692 00:34:38,120 --> 00:34:40,000 to reinforce the incipient circuit. 693 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:40,400 To reinforce the incipient circuit. 694 00:34:41,600 --> 00:34:44,160 Buck. Another request from the nurse. 695 00:34:47,040 --> 00:34:48,000 Thank you. Authorize the shipment. 696 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:50,040 Thank you. Authorize the shipment. 697 00:34:52,880 --> 00:34:54,800 Arms... 698 00:34:56,440 --> 00:34:58,320 ..Explosives and cash... 699 00:35:00,080 --> 00:35:02,520 ...are sent by airdrops. 700 00:35:19,720 --> 00:35:20,000 - What is this? 701 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,320 - What is this? 702 00:35:21,480 --> 00:35:25,000 - A draft of Noor's quote. 703 00:35:25,840 --> 00:35:27,680 - Appointment? 704 00:35:29,160 --> 00:35:31,720 - Noor's work is exemplary. 705 00:35:31,880 --> 00:35:35,240 Buckmaster is so impressed by her , his courage and bravery, 706 00:35:35,400 --> 00:35:36,000 Having been alone in Paris, 707 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,160 Having been alone in Paris, 708 00:35:37,320 --> 00:35:41,800 that in February 1944, in fact recommends her for the George Medal. 709 00:35:44,200 --> 00:35:47,400 - "Thanks to Noor, the Prosper circuit has been... 710 00:35:47,560 --> 00:35:51,800 Reinforced and rebuilt, and is in perfect condition... 711 00:35:54,040 --> 00:35:56,960 It is unique in the annals of this organization. 712 00:35:57,120 --> 00:36:00,000 For a circuit to be so completely disintegrated, 713 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,440 for a circuit to be so completely disintegrated, 714 00:36:00,600 --> 00:36:02,440 and still to be rebuilt..." 715 00:36:06,400 --> 00:36:08,000 "..Because, regardless of personal danger, 716 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,280 "..because, regardless of personal danger, 717 00:36:09,440 --> 00:36:12,480 This young woman remained in his position, 718 00:36:12,640 --> 00:36:14,520 sometimes alone, 719 00:36:14,680 --> 00:36:16,000 and always under threat of arrest." 720 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:16,880 And always under threat of arrest." 721 00:36:18,760 --> 00:36:20,520 Lord... 722 00:36:21,440 --> 00:36:23,280 - She's earned it. 723 00:36:24,280 --> 00:36:27,480 For Buckmaster, the faith placed in Noor 724 00:36:27,640 --> 00:36:31,280 meant that Section F I had a circuit in Paris again... 725 00:36:33,000 --> 00:36:36,240 ..Crucial for your D-Day plans. 726 00:36:44,840 --> 00:36:48,000 Preparations for D-Day they accelerate. 727 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,680 Preparations for D-Day they accelerate. 728 00:36:50,640 --> 00:36:53,480 The date is still a very well kept secret. 729 00:36:53,640 --> 00:36:56,000 But all signs point to that the invasion will continue. 730 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:56,880 But all signs point to that the invasion will continue. 731 00:36:57,040 --> 00:37:00,120 In the first half of 1944. 732 00:37:02,160 --> 00:37:04,000 - Prime Minister Winston Churchill gives a direct order to the SOE, 733 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:06,440 - Prime Minister Winston Churchill gives a direct order to the SOE, 734 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:10,360 and this consists of prioritizing the armament of the French Resistance. 735 00:37:11,480 --> 00:37:12,000 The central role of Section F will be to equip and coordinate 736 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:15,720 The central role of Section F will be to equip and coordinate 737 00:37:15,880 --> 00:37:18,360 The fighters of the French resistance on the ground. 738 00:37:20,520 --> 00:37:23,920 Your mission is to attack and slow down. 739 00:37:24,080 --> 00:37:27,600 German reinforcements They head to the allied landing zones. 740 00:37:38,600 --> 00:37:40,520 - Vera, close the door. 741 00:37:47,440 --> 00:37:49,120 - A dollar? 742 00:37:55,080 --> 00:37:56,680 - A new directive. 743 00:37:57,520 --> 00:38:00,000 The head of the SOE, Major General Colin Gubbins, 744 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:02,280 The head of the SOE, Major General Colin Gubbins, 745 00:38:02,440 --> 00:38:04,720 makes it painfully clear 746 00:38:04,880 --> 00:38:08,000 How important is Section F? for D-Day plans. 747 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:08,800 How important is Section F? for D-Day plans. 748 00:38:09,640 --> 00:38:12,800 - "Strategically, France is overwhelmingly 749 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:16,000 the most important area of the Western theater of war. 750 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,680 The most important area of the Western theater of war. 751 00:38:17,520 --> 00:38:19,960 Therefore, Section F should consider this theater 752 00:38:20,120 --> 00:38:23,640 as one in which it is inevitable let there be many casualties... 753 00:38:25,040 --> 00:38:28,240 ...but it will yield the highest possible dividends". 754 00:38:29,920 --> 00:38:32,000 - It means many casualties... For our agents. 755 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:34,040 - It means many casualties... For our agents. 756 00:38:38,040 --> 00:38:40,000 "Therefore, increase the aid of state companies to the countryside, 757 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,520 "Therefore, increase the aid of state companies to the countryside, 758 00:38:41,680 --> 00:38:45,680 up to the maximum possible peak and keep it until D-Day." 759 00:38:47,560 --> 00:38:48,000 Increase aid to state-owned companies? 760 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,560 Increase aid to state-owned companies? 761 00:38:50,400 --> 00:38:54,640 Supply deliveries? Huh, money? Weapons? Explosives? 762 00:38:55,680 --> 00:38:56,000 - And increase the supply of agents. 763 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:58,480 - And increase the supply of agents. 764 00:39:02,280 --> 00:39:04,000 - Send even more agents, to strengthen the circuits for D-Day... 765 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:06,920 - Send even more agents, to strengthen the circuits for D-Day... 766 00:39:11,400 --> 00:39:12,000 ...and many casualties are expected. 767 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,920 ...and many casualties are expected. 768 00:39:20,560 --> 00:39:22,360 - Yes. 769 00:39:24,280 --> 00:39:27,560 - The most important role of Section F 770 00:39:27,720 --> 00:39:28,000 This will occur in the weeks and days leading up to D-Day. 771 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:31,760 This will occur in the weeks and days leading up to D-Day. 772 00:39:32,600 --> 00:39:34,640 Despite the human cost, 773 00:39:34,800 --> 00:39:36,000 the huge casualties which Gubbins has warned them about, 774 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:38,160 the huge casualties which Gubbins has warned them about, 775 00:39:38,320 --> 00:39:41,760 Vera and Buckmaster They continue to recruit agents. 776 00:39:41,920 --> 00:39:44,000 Because they need send them to France. 777 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,080 Because they need send them to France. 778 00:39:45,240 --> 00:39:48,520 It is absolutely vital. They have to succeed. 779 00:39:50,440 --> 00:39:52,000 The key to this is infiltrate the agents, 780 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,160 The key to this is infiltrate the agents, 781 00:39:53,320 --> 00:39:56,120 Without being detected, behind enemy lines. 782 00:39:57,320 --> 00:40:00,000 The person responsible for this is the air movement officer of Section F, 783 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:02,120 The person responsible for this is the air movement officer of Section F, 784 00:40:02,280 --> 00:40:04,360 Henri Dericourt. 785 00:40:07,880 --> 00:40:08,000 From the Bodington mission to France, 786 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:10,160 From the Bodington mission to France, 787 00:40:10,320 --> 00:40:15,080 Accusations of treason against Dericourt had not diminished. 788 00:40:17,520 --> 00:40:20,160 In fact, they had intensified. 789 00:40:21,520 --> 00:40:23,760 In February 1944, 790 00:40:23,920 --> 00:40:24,000 Buckmaster is forced to call to Dericourt from France to London 791 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:28,080 Buckmaster is forced to call to Dericourt from France to London 792 00:40:28,240 --> 00:40:31,360 To clarify the matter once and for all. 793 00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:33,800 Mister. 794 00:40:33,960 --> 00:40:36,080 - That's all. Thank you. 795 00:40:37,040 --> 00:40:38,840 Henri Dericourt! 796 00:40:39,000 --> 00:40:40,000 Dollar. 797 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,160 Dollar. 798 00:40:41,320 --> 00:40:44,000 How nice to see you. - Likewise. 799 00:40:44,160 --> 00:40:46,200 I see that Bodington already gave you the tour. 800 00:40:46,360 --> 00:40:47,920 - Well, he is an excellent guide. 801 00:40:48,080 --> 00:40:51,360 Did you say something about drinks tonight, Bodington, at the Savoy? 802 00:40:52,640 --> 00:40:55,440 - It's a good establishment. You better behave. 803 00:40:57,840 --> 00:41:00,920 - Dericourt was quite well known in the SOE. 804 00:41:01,080 --> 00:41:03,280 By the time he finally joined them. 805 00:41:04,280 --> 00:41:06,640 He came from France, fleeing the Nazis. 806 00:41:06,800 --> 00:41:08,480 He's an old friend from Bodington. 807 00:41:08,640 --> 00:41:11,880 And in those days, places like the SOE 808 00:41:12,040 --> 00:41:16,080 were largely handled online with, you know, the network of old friends. 809 00:41:17,280 --> 00:41:20,000 And even though Dericourt is being investigated 810 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:20,880 And even though Dericourt is being investigated 811 00:41:21,040 --> 00:41:23,600 for possibly being a double agent, 812 00:41:24,520 --> 00:41:26,760 He is staying at the Savoy Hotel. 813 00:41:26,920 --> 00:41:28,000 Buckmaster and Bodington treat him well. 814 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:30,080 Buckmaster and Bodington treat him well. 815 00:41:31,360 --> 00:41:32,920 - Dollar... 816 00:41:33,080 --> 00:41:36,000 What if the accusations against Dericourt are true? 817 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,080 What if the accusations against Dericourt are true? 818 00:41:36,240 --> 00:41:39,880 What would that mean for Section F, all our planning? 819 00:41:40,040 --> 00:41:42,280 - See, the reports lack evidence. 820 00:41:42,440 --> 00:41:44,000 There is no way to prove it. 821 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:44,120 There is no way to prove it. 822 00:41:44,960 --> 00:41:47,040 I know a guy I can trust when I see it. 823 00:41:48,960 --> 00:41:52,000 But Buckmaster You have a lot to worry about. 824 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:52,120 But Buckmaster You have a lot to worry about. 825 00:41:53,200 --> 00:41:56,520 - The danger that Dericourt be a double agent, 826 00:41:56,680 --> 00:42:00,000 it was that he brought the agents both to France and from France. 827 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,720 It was that he brought the agents both to France and from France. 828 00:42:01,880 --> 00:42:05,680 And the fear was that all the people with whom he had come into contact... 829 00:42:05,840 --> 00:42:08,000 It would also have been compromised. 830 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:08,640 It would also have been compromised. 831 00:42:08,800 --> 00:42:11,960 Each and every agent they would have been trapped. 832 00:42:12,840 --> 00:42:16,000 This would derail all Section F D-Day planning. 833 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:16,960 This would derail all Section F D-Day planning. 834 00:42:18,640 --> 00:42:20,320 - Don't worry, Dericourt. 835 00:42:21,160 --> 00:42:23,880 We will clarify all this sad business. 836 00:42:24,040 --> 00:42:26,880 Take it as a goal of SOE clear his name. 837 00:42:27,040 --> 00:42:28,400 - Thank you. 838 00:42:28,560 --> 00:42:30,080 And they did it. 839 00:42:30,240 --> 00:42:32,000 In September 1944, 840 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:32,200 In September 1944, 841 00:42:32,360 --> 00:42:35,800 The MI5 investigation into Dericourt concludes 842 00:42:35,960 --> 00:42:37,960 and they tell him that he is free to go. 843 00:42:53,920 --> 00:42:56,000 With D-Day on the near horizon, 844 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,440 With D-Day on the near horizon, 845 00:42:56,600 --> 00:42:58,560 Vera is busier than ever, 846 00:42:58,720 --> 00:43:01,880 monitor deployment of female spies. 847 00:43:03,920 --> 00:43:04,000 You need the SOE circuits be as strong as possible. 848 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:08,000 You need the SOE circuits be as strong as possible. 849 00:43:08,160 --> 00:43:10,880 For the final objective of Section F... 850 00:43:11,040 --> 00:43:12,000 Prevent the Nazis from arriving to the Allied landing zones. 851 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:15,400 Prevent the Nazis from arriving to the Allied landing zones. 852 00:43:15,560 --> 00:43:20,000 - In March, send six female agents to enemy territory. 853 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:20,680 - In March, send six female agents to enemy territory. 854 00:43:20,840 --> 00:43:23,360 That's more than any other time of the war so far. 855 00:43:24,440 --> 00:43:27,480 The first to fly is Yvonne Baseden. 856 00:43:28,760 --> 00:43:31,720 - Parachute launch is scheduled for this afternoon. 857 00:43:31,880 --> 00:43:35,680 The launch zone is in the south of France, near Toulouse. 858 00:43:35,840 --> 00:43:36,000 From here, you want to go through the country to Dole, 859 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:39,560 From here, you want to go through the country to Dole, 860 00:43:39,720 --> 00:43:42,560 where you can make contact with the Scholar circuit. 861 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:44,000 This will be your circuit. 862 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:45,520 This will be your circuit. 863 00:43:45,680 --> 00:43:48,480 You have been assigned as a wireless operator. 864 00:43:59,200 --> 00:44:00,000 Ready? 865 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:01,080 Ready? 866 00:44:01,240 --> 00:44:03,440 - Ready, Miss Atkins. 867 00:44:03,600 --> 00:44:07,120 With all the elements incriminating missing... 868 00:44:07,280 --> 00:44:08,000 She is cleared to take off. 869 00:44:08,000 --> 00:44:09,640 She is cleared to take off. 870 00:44:09,800 --> 00:44:13,760 And the infiltration of agents it doesn't stop 871 00:44:15,720 --> 00:44:16,000 - Reports indicate that the weather has improved in central France. 872 00:44:16,000 --> 00:44:19,680 - Reports indicate that the weather has improved in central France. 873 00:44:19,840 --> 00:44:22,880 Tonight, you will infiltrate by parachute 874 00:44:23,040 --> 00:44:24,000 Near the Limousin region. 875 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:24,920 Near the Limousin region. 876 00:44:31,240 --> 00:44:32,000 From the drop zone, you will find yourself with the Seller's circuit, 877 00:44:32,000 --> 00:44:35,640 From the drop zone, you will find yourself with the Seller's circuit, 878 00:44:35,800 --> 00:44:38,520 and start making contacts with the Resistance. 879 00:44:39,880 --> 00:44:40,000 But Violette's mission It has an added danger. 880 00:44:40,000 --> 00:44:43,400 But Violette's mission It has an added danger. 881 00:44:44,240 --> 00:44:47,440 - There is an SS Panzer division there, 882 00:44:47,600 --> 00:44:48,000 And it's Violette's turn to be the messenger, 883 00:44:48,000 --> 00:44:49,800 And it's Violette's turn to be the messenger, 884 00:44:49,960 --> 00:44:53,400 to try to help the Resistance stop those panzer tanks 885 00:44:53,560 --> 00:44:56,000 to arrive to Allied landing sites. 886 00:44:56,000 --> 00:44:56,240 to arrive to Allied landing sites. 887 00:45:01,160 --> 00:45:02,920 - How do I look? 888 00:45:03,080 --> 00:45:04,000 - Good. 889 00:45:04,000 --> 00:45:04,880 - Good. 890 00:45:07,720 --> 00:45:09,200 You are clean. 891 00:45:09,360 --> 00:45:11,280 Are you ready? 892 00:45:17,640 --> 00:45:20,000 - The Nazis won't know what hit them. 893 00:45:20,000 --> 00:45:20,160 - The Nazis won't know what hit them. 894 00:45:20,320 --> 00:45:23,000 Very good. 895 00:45:25,800 --> 00:45:28,000 With D-Day imminent, The circuits are ready for action. 896 00:45:28,000 --> 00:45:30,000 With D-Day imminent, The circuits are ready for action. 897 00:45:31,680 --> 00:45:34,520 - In France, the SOE, its agents 898 00:45:34,680 --> 00:45:36,000 and the French Resistance comes into action. 899 00:45:36,000 --> 00:45:37,320 And the French Resistance comes into action. 900 00:45:37,480 --> 00:45:40,960 They're frantic, trying to work as fast as they can. 901 00:45:41,120 --> 00:45:44,000 Because they simply have to stop the Nazi defenses. 902 00:45:44,000 --> 00:45:45,320 Because they simply have to stop the Nazi defenses. 903 00:45:46,760 --> 00:45:48,640 D-Day Messages 904 00:45:48,800 --> 00:45:52,000 activating sabotage attacks led by the Circuits, 905 00:45:52,000 --> 00:45:52,520 activating sabotage attacks led by the Circuits, 906 00:45:52,680 --> 00:45:54,760 It could start at any time. 907 00:45:57,040 --> 00:46:00,000 - At Dole, the Scholar circuit It is a hive of activity. 908 00:46:00,000 --> 00:46:00,320 - At Dole, the Scholar circuit It is a hive of activity. 909 00:46:00,480 --> 00:46:02,600 And Yvonne It is right in the center of everything. 910 00:46:03,440 --> 00:46:06,120 She is coordinating with French Resistance fighters. 911 00:46:06,960 --> 00:46:08,000 In reality, it physically manufactures itself the detonators. 912 00:46:08,000 --> 00:46:10,120 In reality, it physically manufactures itself the detonators. 913 00:46:10,280 --> 00:46:13,680 She is choosing the goals that They are going to attack together. 914 00:46:13,840 --> 00:46:16,000 She must have been very stressed, but also excited. 915 00:46:16,000 --> 00:46:17,920 She must have been very stressed, but also excited. 916 00:46:18,080 --> 00:46:20,760 Because this is the time which she has been working for. 917 00:46:20,920 --> 00:46:23,840 This is why everyone They have been risking their lives. 918 00:46:24,680 --> 00:46:27,120 They have to make D-Day work. 919 00:46:32,680 --> 00:46:35,440 On June 5, 1944, 920 00:46:36,280 --> 00:46:40,000 SOE transmitted hundreds of action messages, 921 00:46:40,160 --> 00:46:43,560 in code, through radio stations. 922 00:46:46,120 --> 00:46:48,000 That day, the messages from the circuits They arrive en masse at Section F. 923 00:46:48,000 --> 00:46:51,520 That day, the messages from the circuits They arrive en masse at Section F. 924 00:46:54,280 --> 00:46:56,000 Sabotage operations have begun. 925 00:46:56,000 --> 00:46:57,440 Sabotage operations have begun. 926 00:47:15,800 --> 00:47:18,920 D-day has arrived. 927 00:48:04,080 --> 00:48:07,080 Sky Access Services Subtitles