Total no. No. in series Title Directed by Written by Original airdate UK viewers (millions) [4] 1 - "Pilot" Danny Boyle Sam Bain, Jesse Armstrong 9 February 2014 (2014-02-09) 1.99 A sniper is on the prowl, assassinating random people in London, including a Police Community Support Officer. It's a hectic first day for new Director of Communications, Liz Garvey.