A 1986 play by Hugh Whitmore, based on the life of Alan Turing, starring Derek Jacobi, who also played the title character in the BBC adaptation from 1996.
Provides examples of:
- Adaptation Name Change: Pat Green and Ron Miller, who were based on Joan Clarke and Arnold Murray respectively.
- Downer Ending: The apple on the cover is a reference to Turing's suicide by consuming an apple laced with cyanide.
- Fairytale Motifs: Alan was a fan of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The TV movie ends with "Someday My Prince Will Come" playing over his empty house.
- Real Name as an Alias: John Smith from Security, which EVERYBODY thinks is an alias.
- Stiff Upper Lip: Turing is called before Dilly Knox, manager of Bletchley Park, because his overt homosexuality is upsetting his co-workers. Knox tries to convince Turing that discretion is not only appropriate, but also kinder to his friends.Knox: Supposing I said that I'm mortally ill, and that I've only a year or so to live. Supposing I'd broken down and wept. Supposing I'd opened my heart to you, and said that I have no wish to die; that I am frightened and in despair. [laughs] Well, I can't believe that you'd welcome such a disclosure, finding it distressing, and embarrassing—somewhat inconsiderate. And so, having regard for your feelings as well as my own, it would seem to be both correct and appropriate to...moderate my response.Turing: [quietly] Are you dying? [Knox ignores the questionnote ]