Series synopsis
Summer of Rockets is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 22, 2019. It ended on June 26, 2019. It stars Toby Stephens, Keeley Hawes, Linus Roache and Mark Bonnar.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Toby Stephens as Samuel Petrukhin
- Keeley Hawes as Kathleen Shaw
- Linus Roache as Richard Shaw
- Mark Bonnar as Field
- Lucy Cohu as Miriam Petrukhin
- Claire Bloom as Aunt Mary
- Lily Sacofsky as Hannah Petrukhin
- Timothy Spall as Lord Arthur Wallington
Supporting cast
- Gary Beadle as Courtney Johnson
- Toby Woolf as Sasha Petrukhin
Guest cast
- Rose Ayling-Ellis as Esther
- Matthew James Thomas as Nicolas Halliday
- Diane Axford as Mrs. Dawkins
- Finley Howard as Football Boy
- Kim Chapman as Debutante
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 22, 2019 | June 26, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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 |
| 2 |
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 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Samuel spies on his new friends while his relationship with Kathleen intensifies. Hannah and Kathleen investigate Anthony’s disappearance. |
June 5, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 22, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 26, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |