MI5 boss declares himself a Slow Horses fan
Sir Ken McCallum says he is a fan of the show that has been described as the anti-James Bond.
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"I happen myself to be a Slow Horses man."
— Sir Ken McCallum , Executive
"The sort of slightly shady, dirty side of espionage. It's your PG Tips, Tescos version of it I guess."
— Sir Gary Oldman , Celebrity
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Dame Kristin Scott Thomas is an actress who plays MI5 Director General Diana Taverner in Slow Horses.
Jack Lowden is an actor who portrays agent River Cartwright in the series Slow Horses.
Sir Gary Oldman is an acclaimed actor known for his role in the series Slow Horses.
Sir Jonathan Pryce is an actor who plays a retired British senior intelligence official in Slow Horses.
Sir Ken McCallum is the director general of MI5.
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Sir Ken McCallum says he is a fan of the show that has been described as the anti-James Bond.
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