Stephen Poliakoff
Director
Summer of Rockets (2019)
Season 1
Samuel, a Russian-born Jewish inventor who specialises in the development of hearing aids, is tasked with a secret mission by MI5 to use his technological expertise to contribute to western Cold War efforts. Following the tensions of the space race and the first hydrogen bomb test, Samuel's efforts factor in to the emergence of the modern world.
Released May 22, 2019
Episode 60 min
14+
Genres: Drama
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Production Companies: Little Island Productions
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
8.0
S1E1 - Episode 1
During the tumultuous summer of 1958, Samuel prepares to launch his new invention, which is attracting some suspicious followers, before meeting the mysterious Kathleen.
May 22, 2019, midnight
8.5
S1E2 - Episode 2
The secret service tasks Samuel with spying on the Shaws in exchange for an order of his invention, and Hannah discovers that Kathleen has a tragic family secret.
May 29, 2019, midnight
4.7
S1E3 - Episode 3
Samuel spies on his new friends while his relationship with Kathleen intensifies. Hannah and Kathleen investigate Anthony’s disappearance.
June 5, 2019, midnight
10.0
S1E4 - Episode 4
Kathleen visits the boarding house in search of Anthony, but has no luck. Armstrong explains to Samuel that they have reason to believe that people connected with the Shaw family could be enemies of the state. Not knowing who to believe, Samuel confronts Mr Field.
June 12, 2019, midnight
10.0
S1E5 - Episode 5
After the shooting, Field places the Petruhkin home and factory under protection. Samuel makes his own plans and goes into hiding where he meets Kathleen in secret.
June 19, 2019, midnight
10.0
S1E6 - Episode 6
Samuel learns the truth about the Shaws and the MI5 men. His is invited to an extraordinary secret meeting, while Hannah becomes increasingly worried about her father’s safety.
June 26, 2019, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 360 min.
Released: May 22, 2019
Last Air Date: June 26, 2019, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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