Breaking the Code is a Drama programme that first aired in 1996.

Breaking the Code is a 4 star programme

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Breaking the Code (1996)

Directed by
Herbert Wise

Drama tracing the real-life story of mathematical genius Alan Turing, who was instrumental in cracking the Enigma code during World War Two but found the pressure of his work and homosexuality too great to bear. Starring Derek Jacobi, Prunella Scales and Richard Johnson. Part of Hidden Lives Week.

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Genre: Drama

Running Time: 90 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1996

Rating:
4/5 Stars

Production Country: UK

Made for TV

When is Breaking the Code next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Four February 18th, 10:15pm and on BBC Four HD February 18th, 10:15pm. See more...

Main Cast

Harold Pinter...John Smith
Image for Alun ArmstrongAlun Armstrong...Mick Ross
Image for Derek JacobiDerek Jacobi...Alan Turing
William Mannering...Young Alan Turing
Blake Ritson...Christopher Morcom
Julian Kerridge...Ron Miller
Image for Prunella ScalesPrunella Scales...Sara Turing
Richard Johnson...Dilwyn Knox
Image for Amanda RootAmanda Root...Patricia 'Pat' Green