Spy City (2020) s01e05 Episode Script

All the evidence
from the murder of Simon Haldane.
Everyone has looked at this.
Something should be here, and it's not here.
It's not only futile searching
for a dead man.
It can also be dangerous.
You do know Udo Hoff.
Nobody knows that I do this.
They know everything.
You have to stop. Now.
What happened to my files?
-General Kovrin.
I'm not feeling very well.
What do we do now?
I have important information about Berlin.
Help me! Help me!
Berlin? What information?
I only speak to one man.
His name is Fielding Scott.
What is it about you?
When you are in Berlin,
people seem to get killed.
I'm being blackmailed.
This whole fucking thing
just to get you here.
WEST BERLIN
JULY 8, 1961
Did you know this woman
Mr. Brotherton?
Yes, I did.
Her name is Friederike Stahl.
How'd you know I'd recognize her?
She had your telephone number in her pocket.
What?
That's ridiculous.
I
Do you mind if I have a private word
with my colleague?
Please, be my guest.
Look, Fielding, this woman,
she's one of our odd-job types.
Driver. Courier. Pick-up.
Drop-off type stuff.
She's a tail at most.
She's never been used to terminate. Ever.
What did you say her name was?
Friederike Stahl.
-When did she start?
A couple of years ago.
But why does she have my number?
Yes, why does she have your number on her?
I don't know. I don't fucking know.
-George, were you made to order this hit?
Of course not, Jesus.
What the fuck is going on?
She may do freelance work.
She may be a contract killer
in her spare time. I know nothing about her.
Fuck. She had my number on her.
Does Petrie know who she is?
Yes, Petrie used her. We all did.
She was reliable.
But as a go-between, not a killer.
Thank you, Herr Hempel.
We can confirm the identification
of this woman.
She worked part time
for the British Consulate.
It's a shame she was shot.
After her attempt at murder.
It was hardly an attempt, was it?
She succeeded.
But she didn't kill you.
-She tried.
Were you the target
or your American colleague?
It would've been better
if she had been taken alive.
We might have learned something.
-Yes. I had a few questions for her myself.
Unfortunately, I had to avoid being killed.
Of course.
Anyway, thank you, gentlemen.
I won't keep you any further.
See you later, Fielding.
Could I ask you something?
When we last met,
you told me you joined the force
during the Haldane investigation.
-Yes, that's right.
Was there anything found?
Any evidence, any clues?
We took everything we could
find from the scene.
There was also one witness.
She saw Haldane's killer but
the identification was not good.
A young man in a blue suit.
Dark hair.
And now we have another person
who worked for the British who's dead.
Curious coincidence.
I hope this doesn't turn
into another case that gets closed.
Like the Haldane case.
The British went through everything.
-Everything.
They gave everything back to us
and the evidence is all stored.
With all the other closed cases.
Maybe one day we'll learn more.
Maybe.
SPY CITY
WEST BERLIN
Matthias.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to invade.
I'm so sorry about Conrad.
You were there with him?
-Yes.
I'm trying to understand
what on Earth happened.
Did you find anything?
-No.
Well, not yet, but
I'm onto it. I promise.
He really liked you.
That much I know.
Thank you.
WEST BERLIN
MI6 SAFE HOUSE
Fielding? Is everything okay?
-Yes and no.
You don't happen to have
a spare room, do you?
Currently vacant.
-Excellent.
Could I possibly stay for few nights?
I'd be most grateful.
You're welcome. Come in.
Thank you.
WEST BERLIN, BRITISH SECURITY HEADQUARTERS
JULY 10, 1961
Yes?
Hi, it's me.
I'm not coming in for a few days.
Just say I'm ill. In a sanatorium.
-I
Alright. Is everything okay?
I need you to do something for me.
You don't need to leave the building.
It's just a simple question.
Was Aldous Petrie
in Berlin the week of March 19th, 1960?
Write it down.
It's impossible for me to get this.
You're an intelligent
and resourceful woman, Elisa.
You'll find a way.
-It will be difficult.
Difficulties are made to be overcome,
as you reminded me.
I have every confidence in you.
19th of March, 1960.
Quid pro quo, Elisa.
Since we understand each other.
Alright. I'll try.
Yes, it's me again.
There's something else I need you to do.
This "sanatorium" is giving
you lots of very bad ideas.
This is very important.
I need you to go to a place
called "Café Holst."
Where Simon Haldane was killed?
Yes, you're very well informed.
I knew I could count on you.
Someone else was killed there that night.
A waiter. I need his name.
I have two conditions.
I'm listening.
-One,
you will keep your end of the deal.
And two?
-You won't call again.
Deal.
We have two guards
surveilling 24 hours.
WEST BERLIN
FRENCH SECURITY HEADQUARTERS
She thinks we're going to send her to Paris.
Start a new life and all that.
-And are you?
No She thinks we will,
but she's brought us nothing.
Just a date of no significance.
It's very strange.
Why would she want to see me in particular?
It doesn't make any sense.
It's the same for everyone, isn't it?
British, French, American.
It's the same importance.
It's very unusual.
She doesn't trust me.
Because she saw me at the KGB.
When I went to talk to Kovrin.
I see.
I really shouldn't let you talk to her.
But
-But..
I'll break the rules for you.
Thank you.
I'm sorry about Conrad.
Yes.
He was being blackmailed.
And he tried to set me up.
That's awful.
I know you knew him before.
Yeah, we had our adventures in the war.
As one does
Herr Lubkov talked
to Victor Kovrin about you.
"Very persistent Mr. Fielding Scott."
"Persistent"?
Who said that? Kovrin?
He wanted Vasily Lubkov to tell him
if you mentioned Beirut to him.
And what was Lubkov's answer?
He said you kept asking him about Beirut.
It was clear to me
you're not a friend of the Soviets.
That's why I wanted to talk to you.
-This date
Sunday, August the 13th
What do you know?
Have you got a cigarette?
Everything's changing around that date
August 13th.
All military leave is canceled
for that weekend.
All transportation is to be halted at
midnight on the Saturday before that Sunday.
No trains in or out of Berlin.
Vasily Lubkov was supervising
all transportation
of Soviet units to East Germany
and back, of course.
But no more troops have been brought in?
-No.
Not since last year.
We're already at full capacity, it seems.
Since January this year.
And leave has been canceled
for that weekend?
Yes.
And rail traffic will be stopped
from midnight on Saturday, August 12th.
No movement at all.
So what is happening on that day?
I don't know.
But it will be significant.
-Let's go.
You need to go to a train station.
Schöneweide.
That's where Lubkov had his meetings.
What could I possibly find there?
Your answers.
Why can't you just tell me them now?
When am I going to Paris?
We haven't decided yet.
She hasn't eaten in three days.
It worries me.
Make sure she eats and drinks.
If she refuses,
report back to me.
Do you think she'll tell him about me?
I don't think she will.
-Well, I admire your confidence.
She's not interested in the French.
Just you.
-Must be my irresistible charm.
Resistible charm.
Do you come here often?
It's my favorite place in Berlin.
Well, it's very chic.
Only the best for me.
-Good taste.
The one thing money can't buy.
Keep me informed
about the state of her health.
Let me know
if she does anything suspicious.
Don't let anything happen to her.
I meant to tell you
I found a man who can lead me to Udo Hoff.
Who?
He wants money.
He has Hoff's new identity, he says.
Where did you find him?
I have people making inquiries.
Offering money for information.
You're sure this information is solid?
Yes, totally.
Well
When you meet him
make sure you bring me with you.
Just to be safe.
-Okay.
I hoped you'd say that.
Promise me.
I promise.
It was fun while it lasted.
It's a shame. I was quite enjoying that.
Can you open these up
for me, please?
EAST BERLIN
What exactly are you celebrating?
The day I woke up from my coma in Nicosia.
That's when the doctors
told me that I would make it.
My god.
Yes, well, that's worth celebrating.
Too bad you can't stay for the party.
I have very good friends coming over.
I'm sure they could tell you
some interesting things.
Really? What like?
Some of them believe
it's just a matter of time
before Berlin will be closed off.
Closed off?
People are getting really nervous.
The "interventionist."
Thanks for coming.
-You're welcome.
Hello, Ulrike.
So what exactly do I have to do?
Nothing much. It's a small job.
I just need to come with you this time.
Bad idea.
Amateur.
I don't think Mr. Scott is an amateur.
Not in any degree.
By the way,
what are we looking for?
I have no idea.
I'll know it when I see it. Shit.
Shit.
Can you do that any faster?
If you want it fast,
you need to do it slowly.
What are they planning
to do with all this?
Building a concentration camp?
Can I get you a glass of wine?
Do you know where Fielding is?
He left.
I think he had to take care
of some important business.
Is he coming back tonight?
He should be.
Could you please give him a message from me?
An important one.
I'm the person for important messages.
Please tell him
I'm having my meeting tonight.
At the football stadium.
At midnight.
Are you sure you don't want a glass of wine?
No, thank you.
I need to keep a level head.
Jesus Christ.
Take this.
Sorry, Elisa.
-Sorry.
Good night, sir.
-Night.
Elisa?
What are you
Sorry, sir.
It's your file.
Alright.
-It's not urgent.
Good night, sir.
-Night.
A hungry man has no conscience.
That's the bitter truth.
Have you renounced utopia?
No, only pipe dreams.
Thank you.
Hello.
I'm glad you could make it.
I'm glad I could make it.
Thank you for having me.
This is Fielding.
Hello.
-Hi. Nice to meet you.
Madame Bloch was here.
She asked me to give you a message.
When was she here?
One or two hours ago.
-What was the message?
She said she's having her meeting tonight
at the football stadium.
At midnight.
Fuck, I need to use your car.
I'm afraid I can't see you.
Please step forward into the light.
I must be sure that I can trust you.
Please take your hands out of your pockets.
Can you take me to Udo Hoff?
I will pay you well. I have money with me.
Yes, I can take you to Udo Hoff, of course.
But
I must be sure that I can trust you.
Please.
You are
Hoff.
Yes, I'm Udo Hoff.
It was a pleasure getting to know
your husband so well…
back in Paris.
And now I get to meet his lovely wife too.
Sometimes life's just too kind.
You see, nobody knows who I am.
I warned you, Madame Bloch.
Why do you think I had
water thrown in your face?
You're a dead man.
No.
I'm not.
I'm sorry
Severine.
You look nice.
Got any booze?
Morning.
Do you feel as bad as you look?
Don't worry. Nothing happened, anyway.
You would have been incapable.
Why am I naked?
Because you vomited all over yourself.
Jeez.
That's nice.
What was it? What happened?
Severine was killed last night.
I'm sorry.
LONDON
AUGUST 3, 1961
Right, are we clear on this line?
Okay, go ahead.
Scott! Where are you?
Are we clear?
-We're clear.
I assume you're secure on this line.
I'm in Berlin in a phone box.
Good.
-I have a date.
The 13th of August.
The Soviets are going
to "accommodate" Berlin.
"Accommodate"?
Encircle and occupy.
I've seen the photographic evidence.
Are you sure?
It seems unlikely. A huge risk.
Yes, I agree.
It appears your tinderbox
is ready to explode.
I've seen the preparations.
Miles and miles of barbed wire.
-You're sure about the date?
Yes. There's a new source.
Eastern. I checked her out.
She was inside the KGB bureau.
13th of August.
I've made progress on the other matter.
It's very complicated. Very.
We should meet in that case. Face to face.
Right. Of course.
And where the hell are you?
Petrie says you're ill
in a sanatorium somewhere.
No, I'm around and about.
I'm just not very visible.
Right. How do I contact you?
It's best if I contact you.
I'll call the same time tomorrow.
EAST BERLIN
Oh, no.
Please come sit next to me.
So unfortunately
we have a bit of a problem
with Reinhart.
I can't imagine why.
-Oh, yes, you can.
He's singing his stupid songs again.
Getting quite a following among the youth.
It's not good, Elisa.
It's not part of our deal.
We let him out of prison,
because you came to work for us.
I am working for you.
Yes
but it's not enough.
We're very disappointed.
And if you can't control Reinhart
I promise.
Elisa
There is another way.
Much easier.
You are a
very attractive young woman, Elisa.
And
Perhaps if you and I
had a private conversation
One weekend. Just the two of us.
Very informal.
It would really help Reinhart.
I have a lot of influence.
-I'll talk to him.
He won't do it again. I promise.
Just consider spending
a weekend together, Elisa.
Please.
It's the only way. Just you and me.
No
Elisa, what a nice surprise.
What happened?
Elisa, what happened? Are you alright?
Please tell me.
-I can't do this anymore.
I can't go on like this.
-What's wrong?
Elisa
I've helped the Stasi
for the past six years.
I provide them with information
so they leave you alone.
What? That's impossible.
You've been working for those pricks
behind my back for years?
It was the only way to keep you out--
You decided this on my behalf?
Are you out of your mind?
the things I've had to do
to keep you out of prison!
I'd rather go back to prison than see you
work for those fucking bastards!
You have no idea.
This man, this Stasi officer, he
touched me.
He stuck his finger up my dress.
Do you understand?
He stuck his finger up my dress.
And I just have to sit through it for you!
Tell me who did this to you right now.
I'll bash his skull in!
-Don't touch me.
Sorry.
I'm sorry, Elisa. Forgive me.
Elisa
I'm sorry.
Shit
I remember the first time I saw you
like it was yesterday.
I wanted to wave at you,
but I was holding the banner in my hands.
So I could only stare.
"Freedom of thought."
Right. I painted it myself.
You've always done
what you've believed was right.
That's what has always
impressed me about you.
You just stood there so still
and smiled at me.
You stood out from the crowd.
And you smiled back.
I think it was more like a stupid grin.
Because you misspelled
something on your banner.
What?
You forgot the "d" in "freedom."
Really?
That means, I ran around all day
with a banner saying "Free-om of thought"?
Yes.
God.
No
Is it over now?
I'm going to England with you.
Really?
Maybe I can get a job in a club,
singing German protest songs.
You mean it?
-Yes.
You told your boss
that I'd come with you, right?
I blackmailed him, Reinhart.
Want to meet him?
That's him.
Reinhart, this is my boss.
Reinhart Nice to meet you.
Elisa says nothing but good things about you.
You're the god-like man
who can fix everything, I hear.
Well
Not quite God,
but sitting at his right hand, so to speak.
Well, I'll leave you two to talk business.
It's been a pleasure.
Do you have any news for me?
-Yes.
Mr. Petrie was in fact in Berlin in March.
I can't be sure about the exact dates,
but there are travel documents saying
he returned to London on March 22nd.
He was in Berlin.
Are you sure?
-Yes, he was in Berlin.
It's in the official agenda.
Petrie left Berlin on the 22nd.
Of course,
Simon Haldane was killed on the 21st.
Yes.
There's another piece of information I need.
When are you coming back to the office?
I don't know.
Life's rather complicated at the moment.
What do you want?
I want you to get me a file
from an ex-SS man named Udo Hoff.
Get this from the Document Center.
He was in Paris in 1944 if that's any help.
Udo Hoff. Paris, 1944.
Let me see what I can find.
How will I get in touch with you?
I'll call you.
Did you get any information on the waiter?
Wolfgang Ritter.
Ritter.
I feel like an information desk.
Well, you truly are.
Do you think you can you get in?
-What is this place?
Berlin Criminal Archive.
AUGUST 6, 1961
It can be done in theory.
Every building
has its weak aspects.
Let me have a think.
Don't take too long coming up
with your master plan.
Am I doing it alone?
-No, I'm coming with you.
What are we looking for this time?
More barbed wire?
No.
A yellow envelope.