Talking of really good UK tv, there is Reilly Ace of Spies which is/was going out on something like Drama channel (or Alibi?). Sam Neill (best James Bond we never had!) plays the lead brilliantly and there are wonderful parts for a range of marvellous actors; Leo McKern, Bill Nighy and the astounding David Burke who does a spine-chilling Stalin. Powerful story, engaging characters and a wonderful sense of place. 10/10