Breaking the Rules The Markov File (Season 1, Episode 9)
Podcast Episode | Drama

Breaking the Rules

The Markov File (Season 1, Episode 9)

Podcast Episode | Drama

For those that remember the Cold War, the name Georgi Markov might be familiar. His assassination sent shockwaves around the globe in 1978 and his death was the first instance of Soviet pugilism on British soil. But even more famous than ...See moreFor those that remember the Cold War, the name Georgi Markov might be familiar. His assassination sent shockwaves around the globe in 1978 and his death was the first instance of Soviet pugilism on British soil. But even more famous than the name, was the infamous weapon of execution - the poison tip umbrella. In The Markov File, we go beyond the headlines to reveal the truly remarkable life of a writer, dramaturgist, journalist and broadcaster, who used his wit and guile to wage war against the communist state. It's a story about autocracy, rebellion and impunity from the rule of law. Written by bbc See less

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
Kate Anstey Lada Galina Lada Galina See fewer	Breaking the Rules (2024)
Steve Brody Kiro / Pavel Matev Kiro / Pavel Matev See fewer	The Office (2001)
David Burnett Dr. Riley / Vanelin Kostev Dr. Riley / Vanelin Kostev See fewer	The Mummy (2017)
Christopher Eccleston President Zhivkov President Zhivkov See fewer	Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Joshua James Zahariev / Anastas Stoyanov Zahariev / Anastas Stoyanov See fewer	Cyrano (2021)
Simon McBurney Georgi Markov Georgi Markov See fewer	Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
Conrad Nelson Mihail Antonov Mihail Antonov See fewer	Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Ben Onwukwe Peter Udell / Pesho / Colonel Kolev Peter Udell / Pesho / Colonel Kolev See fewer	London's Burning (1988)
Lucy Phelps Zlatka Dubova Zlatka Dubova See fewer	Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
Howard Ward Piccadilly / Nikolai Markov Piccadilly / Nikolai Markov See fewer	Torchwood: Monthly Range (2015)