Wish Me Luck (1989): S02E01

Introduction Wish Me Luck is a British television drama about the exploits of British women undercover agents during the Second World War. Outline Now working in London with Cad and Faith, Liz has to inform Vivien Ashton that her husband was one of several spies shot by the Germans. Vivien, who has worked in France…

Andrew Marshall

28/06/2021

1–2 minutes

Drama, History, Military TV Series, Spy, War, World War Two

Introduction

Wish Me Luck is a British television drama about the exploits of British women undercover agents during the Second World War.

Outline

Now working in London with Cad and Faith, Liz has to inform Vivien Ashton that her husband was one of several spies shot by the Germans. Vivien, who has worked in France as a wine importer and was an actress, offers her services as an agent, as does young WAAF wireless operator Emily Whitbread, and both prove resourceful in training. Along with Colin, who has been training as a group leader they will be sent to Southern France, where Emily will pose as the relative of widow Marie Ferrier, whose son is in the Maquis. Kit returns to England, to be met by Liz, though their …

Wish Me Luck Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 08 January 1989.
Running Time: 51 minutes.
Rating: 12.
Country: UK.
Language: English.