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Summer 1962: London is swinging with new music, hip fashions, and an irresistible hedonistic spirit. It’s also seething with antisemitic violence incited by homegrown neo-Nazis. MASTERPIECE presents a riveting four-part drama set in this colorful but tumultuous time on RIDLEY ROAD, based on Jo Bloom’s acclaimed novel.
Inspired by true events, RIDLEY ROAD stars newcomer Agnes O’Casey as Vivien Epstein, a young Jewish hairdresser who fits right into London’s mod scene, while secretly infiltrating the British neo-Nazi hierarchy on behalf of Jewish antifascists, Rory Kinnear as Colin Jordan, the real-life leader of Britain’s post-World War II Nazi movement, and Tom Varey as Jack, Vivien’s true love.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - London in the swinging sixties is a hive of violent antisemitism, as Jewish hairdresser Vivien learns when she arrives in search of her beau, Jack.
Episode 2: Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Now undercover, Vivien strives to convince neo-Nazi leader Colin Jordan that she is on his side. Her spying turns up an alarming development.
Episode 3: Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Vivien’s link to Jordan is complicated by the arrival of his wife. The police rebuff warnings from the 62 Group, who must act on their own.
Episode 4: Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - As Vivien’s deception starts to crumble, she races to secure incriminating evidence against Jordan. Meanwhile, Jack faces mortal danger.
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Credits: A production of RED Production Company, a Studiocanal Company for BBC co-produced with MASTERPIECE in association with Endeavour Content. The series is created and written by Sarah Solemani and based on the book “Ridley Road” written by Jo Bloom. The executive producers are Nicola Shindler, Sarah Solemani, Rebecca Eaton and Jo Bloom. The executive producers for the BBC are Lucy Richer and Ayela Butt. The producer is Betsan Morris Evans. The director is Lisa Mulcahy.
