A superb piece of drama where the script, direction, editing and acting work together to hold your attention as the story develops. Witty in parts - especially the exchanges between the Germans - and at the heart a very moving story of a soldier desperate to the point of foolhardiness to make a difference. The context of Gestapo and German army politics gives the whole a chilling realism. Prepare yourself for a wave of smugness if you spot the Shakespearian reference and language that subtly and wittily reveals true feelings.
2 Reviews
Treason
Prismark1018 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The episode is more about the German war effort and events that would eventually lead to the botched attempt to overthrow Hitler.
General Von Wittke lands in Guernsey to inspect the troops and talk to Richter.
Von Wittke shares his concerns about the war effort with Richter. Germany is stretched during the war, attempting to expand too quickly.
German forces in North Africa are being reinforced with Rommel leading it. Richter would like to join Rommel.
Von Wittke wants to be taken to a special location in Guernsey. He wants to meet General Laidlaw (Joss Ackland) in secret. He is a retired British officer and the ex-husband of Von Wittke's sister, a famous German opera singer.
Von Wittke shares his war concerns with Laidlaw and wants Laidlaw to make overtures with the British government. That there could be an overthrow of Hitler.
Laidlaw sees himself back in the game. Martel tells him that he will fall on the first fence.
As for Von Wittke. A Gestapo officer is hot on his heels and arrives from Germany. His plan is exposed and his is in choppy waters.
There are lots of metaphors in this story of honorable men who might be doing dishonourable things.
For Laidlaw it ends as the episode began for him. Ending it all is the only way out.
General Von Wittke lands in Guernsey to inspect the troops and talk to Richter.
Von Wittke shares his concerns about the war effort with Richter. Germany is stretched during the war, attempting to expand too quickly.
German forces in North Africa are being reinforced with Rommel leading it. Richter would like to join Rommel.
Von Wittke wants to be taken to a special location in Guernsey. He wants to meet General Laidlaw (Joss Ackland) in secret. He is a retired British officer and the ex-husband of Von Wittke's sister, a famous German opera singer.
Von Wittke shares his war concerns with Laidlaw and wants Laidlaw to make overtures with the British government. That there could be an overthrow of Hitler.
Laidlaw sees himself back in the game. Martel tells him that he will fall on the first fence.
As for Von Wittke. A Gestapo officer is hot on his heels and arrives from Germany. His plan is exposed and his is in choppy waters.
There are lots of metaphors in this story of honorable men who might be doing dishonourable things.
For Laidlaw it ends as the episode began for him. Ending it all is the only way out.
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