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The Optimists

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour, 13 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ALBALatest broadcast: on BBC ALBA

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Russian drama set in the 60s during the Khrushchev era and at the height of the Cold War. The series starts with the arrival at the Strategic Analysis Group (SAG) of Grigory Birukov, brought in over the department head and founder, Ruta Blaumane. Grigory’s arrival unsettles the young team.

Dràma Ruiseanach stèidhte sna 60an ri linn Khrushchev aig àrd-ìre a’ Chogaidh Fhuair. Tha an t-sreath a’ tòiseachadh le Grigory Birukov a’ tighinn dhan Roinn Fiosrachaidh is Sgrùdaidh os cionn an tè a chruthaich na roinne, Ruta Blaumane. Tha Grigory agus na planaichean aige a’ fàgail an sgioba òg iomagaineach.

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