Podcasts about MI5

MI5 claims three male models were Russian agents — sweetie, espionage just got hotter. Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure in #ArsonGate as his position becomes increasingly untenable. Iran warns that any Israeli attack will be met with a decisive response, signaling a regional flashpoint with devastating consequences.We break down Piers Morgan's astonishing 180° turn, expose the rise of #Shills4Netanyahu, and explore why Bono—yes, that Bono—calls for Netanyahu's resignation. From the digital trauma of Gaza's suffering, described as a "holocaust on your phone", to the geopolitical chessboard where Iran emerges as a missile superpower, we're covering it all.Featuring:Professor Seyed Marandi - Professor of English Literature and Orientalism, University of TehranTadhg Hickey - Irish Polemicist, Comedian, Writer, and Filmmaker

The Lockerbie bombing, which brought down Pan Am 103 and killed 270 people, is one of the most disturbing events... The post ClandesTime 281 – Conspiracy Theories: The Lockerbie Bombing first appeared on Spy Culture.

You have been eaten alive by an irradiated Koala. What a day. But don't worry, there's a pub in here! Join Jamie, Aled, Mike and Bailey as they reflect on a question that should haunt the dreams of more Escape Room designers than it probably does - What is a puzzle? AND THAT'S NOT ALL. A prize draw. A real one. With a real prize. Well, two, actually, but one of them will probably go a bit funny before it reaches the winner. Also, our recommendations for this month: As always, we closed out the episode with some handpicked recommendations from the team: Bailey – TreeApp Plant a tree a day for free by watching short ads—an easy way to support global reforestation. Aled – Piper Alley Bagpipe covers of metal songs. Yes, it's weird. Yes, it's brilliant. Mike – Hardspace: Shipbreaker A relaxing puzzle-like space salvage sim with corporate dystopia vibes. Great on Steam Deck. Mike – Slow Horses by Mick Herron A witty, gritty spy thriller about MI5's least wanted. Also a TV series starring Gary Oldman. Jamie – Maniac (Steam) GTA-style, top-down bullet hell chaos. Perfect for blowing off steam in 20-minute bursts. Hosts: Mike Collins, Jamie Gibbs, Emma Bailey, Aled Hughes Editor: Jon Saunders All links to our social media profiles and our Patreon programme over at https://linktr.ee/theinfiniteescaperoom

How did Cold War intelligence operations shape postcolonial India's domestic politics and international alignments? Why did Western agencies prioritise relationships with Indian counterparts while publicly decrying non-alignment? And what can today's policymakers learn from the legacies of covert cooperation in the Global South? In this episode, Dr Paul McGarr, Lecturer in Intelligence Studies in the Department of War Studies, discusses his latest book Spying in South Asia. He explores the complex, often contradictory intelligence relationships between post-independence India and agencies such as MI5, MI6 and the CIA. From clandestine support to Cold War defections, and from covert propaganda campaigns to today's intelligence partnerships, Dr McGarr traces how secrecy, sovereignty and strategic necessity shaped India's place in global affairs—and continues to inform the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific today.

This week, I'm joined by bestselling author Mandy Robotham to talk about her latest novel, Mrs Spy, a gripping and atmospheric story of secrets, betrayal, and the high personal cost of espionage. The book is released on Thursday, the 15th of May and published by Head of Zeus.Set against the tense backdrop of 1960s Britain at the height of the Cold War,we follow widowed single mother, Maggie Flynn, who, following the unfortunate and sudden passing of her husband, works for MI5. Maggie's world is one of order and duty, balancing the demands of intelligence work with raising her Beatles-fanatic daughter and spending time with her colourful and exuberant mother. Things begin to unravel when she meets Yuri. He knew her husband, and knows things about his career that he had kept a secret from her. As Maggie delves deeper, she finds herself questioning everything: her colleagues, her past, and even her memories of her husband. In a world where deception is currency and silence can be deadly, Maggie must rely on her instincts and inner strength to uncover the truth. But with powerful forces determined to keep her quiet, will she be silenced before she can expose what really happened?Mrs Spy is an evocative and emotionally charged novel that captures the danger of the Cold War era and the quiet bravery of women who refuse to be overlooked—or silenced.Find Mandy Robotham onlineInstagramFacebookBuy Mrs SpyAmazon UKWaterstonesBookshop.org UK

  The Zygons have come to claim the Earth, and this time they're playing the long game. For the Black Cadre have a plan, a plan that will take exactly one hundred years to come to fruition. Prepare yourselves... the Zygon Century has begun! 1901: The Unknowing Mirror by Jonathan Barnes In Edwardian London, that scandalous investigator of occult phenomena, Mr Herbert Scott, and his associate, Father Felix Cromwell, are confronted by a case of possession. A young woman, suffering from unusually vivid dreams, seems also to exhibit signs of a completely separate personality. Another being is speaking through her, a being which claims not to be from Earth at all, a being which calls itself... Zygon. 1935: The Miracle of Pendour Cove by Lauren Mooney and Stewart Pringle Freddie Trewella has found a mermaid, beautiful and strange, washed ashore in a Cornish bay. He names her Vorvoren, and she comforts him in his harsh life of servitude to a zealot father. As they grow together, Vorvoren shows Freddie her secret power, to change her appearance into anything she desires. But Freddie has secrets of his own, terrible secrets, and soon Vorvoren's great adventure among the humans becomes a nightmarish fight for survival... 1957: Double Agent by Trevor Baxendale In an England gripped by Cold War paranoia, wounded MI5 operative Caldwell is itching to rejoin the fray abroad. So why are the service sending him to a remote Cornish island? Can the future of the world really be at stake? Will he be able to complete his mission without falling foul of the hideous monsters stalking the caves? And who exactly is the island's other new arrival: an operative of quite a different kind, known only as the Doctor? **Please note: The Miracle of Pendour Cove contains depictions of domestic violence which we strongly advise is not suitable for younger listeners**

CAPTAIN BRIAN GEMMELL, who ran loyalist agents for MI5 in the mid-1970s, has died. When Gemmell discovered that boys were being abused by a staff member at Kincora Boys' Home in Belfast, he reported this to MI5, only to be ordered to drop his inquiries by Ian Cameron, a top MI5 officer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Zero Day is the latest in CIA-supported Netflix spy dramas, only this time it's cyberterrorism rather than Arab hijackers or... The post Subscribercast #98 – Zero Day first appeared on Spy Culture.

Slow Horses: Season 1, Episode 1 "Failure's Contagious" River Cartwright is ousted from MI5 and finds himself in a place worse than purgatory: Slough House, the dumping ground for failed spies.   Feedback : blackgirlcouch@gmail.com  (audio/written) Tumblr: blackgirlcouch Instagram: @blackgirlcouch Youtube: blackgirlcouchreviews

What's better than 007? Stella Rimington, of course. She's the former director general of British counter-intelligence and security agency MI5. 

fWotD Episode 2916: Portland spy ring Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 29 April 2025, is Portland spy ring.The Portland spy ring was an espionage group active in the UK between 1953 and 1961. It comprised five people who obtained classified research documents from the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment (AUWE) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, and passed them to the Soviet Union.Two of the group's members, Harry Houghton and Ethel Gee, were British. They worked at the AUWE and had access to the areas where the research was stored. After they obtained the information it was passed to their handler, Konon Molody—who was acting under the name Gordon Lonsdale. He was a KGB agent acting in the UK under a Canadian passport. Lonsdale would pass the documents in microdot format to Lona and Morris Cohen, two American communists who had moved to the UK using New Zealand passports in the names Helen and Peter Kroger. The Krogers would get the information to Moscow, often by using the cover of an antiquarian book dealer.The ring was exposed in 1960 following a tip-off from the Polish spy Michael Goleniewski about a mole in the Admiralty. The information he supplied was enough to identify Houghton. Surveillance by MI5—the UK's domestic counter-intelligence service—established the connection between Houghton and Gee, and then between them and Lonsdale and finally the Krogers. All five were arrested in January 1961 and put on trial that March. Sentences for the group ranged from fifteen years (for Houghton and Gee) to twenty years (for the Krogers) to twenty-five years (for Lonsdale).Lonsdale was released in 1964 in a spy swap for the British businessman Greville Wynne. The Krogers were exchanged in October 1969 as part of a swap with Gerald Brooke, a British national held on largely falsified claims. The last to be freed were Houghton and Gee, who were given early release in May 1970.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:22 UTC on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Portland spy ring on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

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This episode of Beers with Queers delves into the intriguing and complex story of the Cambridge Five, a group of British spies who defected to the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The conversation explores their motivations, the impact of their betrayal on British intelligence, and the intertwining of their personal lives with their espionage activities. The hosts discuss the ideological roots of their actions, the secrets they traded, and the fallout that ensued, highlighting the significant implications for international relations and national security. This conversation delves into the intricate web of espionage surrounding the Cambridge Five, a group of British spies who betrayed their country during the Cold War. The discussion highlights the methods of deception employed by the spies, the extensive investigations by MI5, and the eventual fallout from their actions. It also explores the personal fates of the spies after their defection to the Soviet Union and the lingering questions about the extent of their betrayal and the potential existence of additional spies within the British establishment.Takeaways:·         Brad is excited to take the lead on this episode.·         The Cambridge Five were a group of British spies who defected to the Soviet Union.·         Their betrayal exposed significant vulnerabilities in British intelligence.·         The spies were motivated by ideological beliefs rather than coercion.·         The personal lives of the spies were complex and intertwined with their espionage activities.·         Homosexuality played a role in their recruitment and operations.·         The information they provided to the Soviets had major implications for the Cold War.·         The trust between Britain and the US was severely damaged due to their actions.·         The Cambridge Five operated under a facade of loyalty while betraying their country.·         The episode highlights the intersection of personal identity and political ideology. The Cambridge Five operated within the British establishment, betraying their country for ideological reasons.·         The Venona Project was crucial in uncovering Soviet espionage activities.·         MI5's investigation into the Cambridge Five was extensive but faced challenges in securing definitive proof.·         The defection of McLean and Burgess marked a significant failure for British intelligence.·         The British government struggled with how to address the public fallout from the spies' actions.·         The Cambridge Five's espionage led to the loss of numerous lives and compromised intelligence operations.·         The legacy of the Cambridge Five continues to raise questions about national security and trust.·         The personal fates of the spies reveal the complexities of their choices and the consequences of their actions.·         The case of the Cambridge Five remains a cautionary tale about loyalty and betrayal.·         The full extent of the Cambridge Five's impact may never be fully understood due to classified information.Cambridge Five, espionage, queer crime, British intelligence, Soviet Union, betrayal, Cold War, secrets, Kim Philby, Donald McLean, Cambridge Five, espionage, Cold War, betrayal, intelligence, MI5, Soviet spies, national security, history, true crime, BeersWithQueers, LGBTPodcast, TrueCrimeLover, CrimeStories, MurderMystery, ColdCases, CrimeJunkie, DarkHistory, TrueCrimeCommunity, TrueCrimePodcast, QueerVoices, PodcastLife, CrimeAndCocktails, QueerPodcasters, LGBTStories,

PopaHALLics #141 "Sing Me a Song"A folk duo's pricey gig for one rich prerson. A utopian paradise hiding a dark secret. A serial killer tale: Is it real true-crime or made-up horror? And who IS Kate's favorite Mr. Darcy in "Pride & Prejudice"?Theaters:"The Ballad of Walllis Island," written by Tim Key and Tom Basden and directed by James Griffiths. An eccentric lottery winner (Key) recruits his favorite musical duo (Basden and Carey Mulligan) to play a private concert on his remote island home in this British comedy/drama. But old feelings and tensions threaten his dream gig.Streaming:"Paradise," Hulu. In this political thriller set in an underground bunker after a doomsday event, a Secret Service agent (Sterling K. Brown) comes under suspicion of killing the President of the United States (James Marsden) "Slow Horses," Apple TV.+  In the riveting third season of this spy thriller, the MI5 rejects at Slough House must find the abducted Catherine Standish (Saskia Reeves) and a sensitive file. All six episodes of the fourth season about the search for a London bomber are available."Pride and Prejudice" (2005), available on Netflix, Prime, Apple TV+, etc. Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyn star in Jane Austen's classic tale of the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner. Books:"Chasing the Boogeyman," by Richard Chizmar. The author narrates, first-person, how a serial killer terrorized his small Maryland hometown. But is this gripping story true crime or horror fiction? Compelling, creative, and scary."Lady MacBeth," by Ava Reid. In this reimagining of Shakespeare's most famous villainess, the Lady has a voice, a past, and witchy powers she needs to survive her husband, a Scottish brute, and his hostile court.The John Milton thriller series, by Mark Dawson. One of the world's deadliest assassins tries to give it up and help people as a way of making amends to those he killed. The British government who "created" him wants him dead. Jack Reacher fans will find a lot to like in this series (24-some books)."Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead," by Olga Tokarczuk. An eccentric recluse on the Czech/Polish border becomes convinced she knows why dead bodies keep turning up around her. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.Music:PopaHALLics #141 Playlist (Wallis Island)  features the folky music of the film "The Ballad of Wallis Island."Click through the links above to wat

Stella Rimington was the first female director general of MI5 and brings true authenticity to her books about spying and espionage. She talks to Robert Kirkwood about her career, her Liz Carlyle books and her imagined end, plus her two new Manon Tyler books. Dame Rimington also talks about how her failing eyesight due to AMD is affecting her ability to write. And for episode 420, we also find some influential musical biographies in the RNIB Library.

Spy fiction has captivated our imagination for decades, but the truth behind Britain's security service is even more fascinating than the high-stakes capers of the movies. At The National Archives, we hold the real files—declassified documents that reveal the actual operations, successes, and sometimes failures of MI5 since its creation in 1909.  In celebration of our new exhibition featuring these secret files and spy gadgets, this episode delves into the real world of espionage – one perhaps more intriguing than fiction.  Our guests include Gill Bennett, a historian specialising in secret intelligence and former Chief Historian at the Foreign Office, and Mark Dunton, Principal Records Specialist at The National Archives.  Download the full episode transcript here.

Transmania castrated. A woman is an adult human female. Did it need a court decision? You can't become one by declaring. Gaza, ethnic cleansing in a tin hat. And peace candidate Trump bathed in blood.George Galloway speaks to Col Douglas Macgregor as peace candidate President Trump is bathed in blood as he gets his hands dirty in wars, cold and hot, across the globe. Does he have the right people around him?Richard Medhurst was lured into a trap by Austria's MI5, being stripped of his tech and resources in a bid to silence his journalism. He will not be silenced, as he continues to report on massacres and war crimes being committed on the Palestinians in GazaColonel Douglas MacGregor: Retired US army colonel, combat veteran, author and a Defence and Foreign Policy consultant- Twitter: N/A- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglasmacgregorphd-YouTube: https://youtube.com/@StraightCallsDouglasMacgregor- Rumble: https://rumble.com/v11y2fo-macgregor-on-tucker-22apr22-whats-happening-is-the-final-annihilation-of-uk.html-Telegram: https://t.me/colmacgregorRichard Medhurst: Independent Journalist & Political Commentator -Twitter: https://x.com/richimedhurst-Instagram: https://instagram.com/richardtmedhurst-YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RichardMedhurst-Rumble: https://rumble.com/v409iqs-everything-israel-says-is-projection-killed-baby-story-is-true-but-its-gaza.html@Richard Medhurst-Telegram: https://t.me/medhurst Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the morning of July 7th, 2005, London awoke to what many assumed would be a regular Thursday. But as rush hour gripped the capital, four coordinated explosions tore through the heart of the city's public transport network. Three bombs detonated almost simultaneously on packed London Underground trains, followed shortly after by a fourth on a red double-decker bus in Tavistock Square. The result was catastrophic. 52 innocent lives lost, over 700 injured, and an entire nation left shaken to its core.In this sobering episode, Tom, Ben & Dan delve into the horrifying events of that day: examining the attackers' backgrounds, how MI5 came terrifyingly close to intercepting the plot, and the immense human cost of homegrown extremism. From tales of heroic survivors to the lasting legacy of Britain's worst-ever terrorist attack, this is a story of chaos, courage, and a city that refused to be broken.This episode contains distressing themes, but it's a story that must be told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our next episode of On the Record, we uncover the fascinating stories behind the UK's security service, MI5. To celebrate our new exhibition featuring formerly secret files and spy gadgets, we delve into the real world of espionage – one perhaps more intriguing than fiction. 

They are the titans of the spy novel, who have elevated thrillers to the level of literary fiction. Much imitated, much adapted by the big and small screens, Ian Fleming and John Le Carré have painted our picture of post-war espionage: Fleming through the dashing figure of James Bond, with his lush locations and Martinis as icy as his heart; Le Carré through his damning portrait of the British secret service drawn from his own time in MI5 and MI6. But which of the two novelists is the greater? In this thrilling contest, Fleming's case was made by Anthony Horowitz, creator of the bestselling Alex Rider spy novels and author of the official Bond continuation novel Trigger Mortis. Championing Le Carré – whose memoir about his life as a former spy currently sits in the bestseller lists – was David Farr, Emmy-nominated screenwriter of the BBC's adaptation of The Night Manager. Actors Lesley Manville, Simon Callow, Matthew Lewis and Alex Macqueen joined us to bring both authors' works to life along with our host, author and critic Erica Wagner. ----  If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The head of the European Central Bank says Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs - to be announced later - will have a negative impact across the world. Christine Lagarde said the damage would depend on the extent of the tariffs. But what might President Trump's tariffs mean for the global economy? We hear from Roberto Azevedo, a former director general of the World Trade Organization.Also, the American actor, Val Kilmer, who appeared in Top Gun, The Doors and Batman Forever, has died at the age of sixty-five. We will look back at his life and career.And a new British exhibition reveals MI5 secrets and spy gadgets!(Photo credit: Getty Images)

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The British government has taken steps to halt the prosecution of soldiers responsible for the deaths of civilians in Northern Ireland, most of whom had no connection to paramilitary activities. These killings were part of a ruthless dirty war that commenced in 1970 when Brigadier Frank Kitson, a counter-insurgency specialist, was sent to Northern Ireland. Kitson had spent decades in Britain's colonies refining old, and developing new, techniques which he applied in Northern Ireland. He became the architect of a clandestine war, waged against Nationalists while ignoring Loyalist atrocities. Kitson and his colleagues were responsible for: - The establishment of the clandestine Military Reaction Force (MRF) which carried out assassinations on the streets of Belfast of suspected IRA members; - They unleashed the most violent elements of the Parachute Regiment [1 Para] to terrorise Nationalist communities which, they adjudged, were providing support for the Official and Provisional IRA; - Spreading black propaganda designed to undermine Republican but not Loyalist paramilitary groups; - Deployed psychological warfare techniques, involving the torture of internees; - Sent Kitson's 'Private Army' - Support Company of 1 Para - to Derry where they perpetrated the Bloody Sunday massacre. The British Widgery and Saville inquiries did not hold Kitson and his elite troops accountable for Bloody Sunday. Kitson's Irish War lays bare the evidence they discounted: Kitson's role in the events leading up to and surrounding that massacre; evidence from a deserter from 1 Para who joined the IRA; a deceitful MI5 agent; a courageous whistle blower whom the British state tried to discredit, and much more, all of which points to a motive for the attack on the Bogside. This book unlocks the some of the key secrets of the Dirty War that the British government is still determined to cover-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

The British government has taken steps to halt the prosecution of soldiers responsible for the deaths of civilians in Northern Ireland, most of whom had no connection to paramilitary activities. These killings were part of a ruthless dirty war that commenced in 1970 when Brigadier Frank Kitson, a counter-insurgency specialist, was sent to Northern Ireland. Kitson had spent decades in Britain's colonies refining old, and developing new, techniques which he applied in Northern Ireland. He became the architect of a clandestine war, waged against Nationalists while ignoring Loyalist atrocities. Kitson and his colleagues were responsible for: - The establishment of the clandestine Military Reaction Force (MRF) which carried out assassinations on the streets of Belfast of suspected IRA members; - They unleashed the most violent elements of the Parachute Regiment [1 Para] to terrorise Nationalist communities which, they adjudged, were providing support for the Official and Provisional IRA; - Spreading black propaganda designed to undermine Republican but not Loyalist paramilitary groups; - Deployed psychological warfare techniques, involving the torture of internees; - Sent Kitson's 'Private Army' - Support Company of 1 Para - to Derry where they perpetrated the Bloody Sunday massacre. The British Widgery and Saville inquiries did not hold Kitson and his elite troops accountable for Bloody Sunday. Kitson's Irish War lays bare the evidence they discounted: Kitson's role in the events leading up to and surrounding that massacre; evidence from a deserter from 1 Para who joined the IRA; a deceitful MI5 agent; a courageous whistle blower whom the British state tried to discredit, and much more, all of which points to a motive for the attack on the Bogside. This book unlocks the some of the key secrets of the Dirty War that the British government is still determined to cover-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

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The British government has taken steps to halt the prosecution of soldiers responsible for the deaths of civilians in Northern Ireland, most of whom had no connection to paramilitary activities. These killings were part of a ruthless dirty war that commenced in 1970 when Brigadier Frank Kitson, a counter-insurgency specialist, was sent to Northern Ireland. Kitson had spent decades in Britain's colonies refining old, and developing new, techniques which he applied in Northern Ireland. He became the architect of a clandestine war, waged against Nationalists while ignoring Loyalist atrocities. Kitson and his colleagues were responsible for: - The establishment of the clandestine Military Reaction Force (MRF) which carried out assassinations on the streets of Belfast of suspected IRA members; - They unleashed the most violent elements of the Parachute Regiment [1 Para] to terrorise Nationalist communities which, they adjudged, were providing support for the Official and Provisional IRA; - Spreading black propaganda designed to undermine Republican but not Loyalist paramilitary groups; - Deployed psychological warfare techniques, involving the torture of internees; - Sent Kitson's 'Private Army' - Support Company of 1 Para - to Derry where they perpetrated the Bloody Sunday massacre. The British Widgery and Saville inquiries did not hold Kitson and his elite troops accountable for Bloody Sunday. Kitson's Irish War lays bare the evidence they discounted: Kitson's role in the events leading up to and surrounding that massacre; evidence from a deserter from 1 Para who joined the IRA; a deceitful MI5 agent; a courageous whistle blower whom the British state tried to discredit, and much more, all of which points to a motive for the attack on the Bogside. This book unlocks the some of the key secrets of the Dirty War that the British government is still determined to cover-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Welcome back to a brand-new season of Two Women Chatting! We're opening this season with a fascinating conversation with Dame Stella Rimington, the first female Director General of MI5, whose career spans real-world espionage and gripping spy fiction. From classified files to bestselling thrillers, she's got stories that would make Bond jealous!. She takes us behind the scenes of intelligence work, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and the surprising realities of spy life versus fiction.Key Insights:

The British government has taken steps to halt the prosecution of soldiers responsible for the deaths of civilians in Northern Ireland, most of whom had no connection to paramilitary activities. These killings were part of a ruthless dirty war that commenced in 1970 when Brigadier Frank Kitson, a counter-insurgency specialist, was sent to Northern Ireland. Kitson had spent decades in Britain's colonies refining old, and developing new, techniques which he applied in Northern Ireland. He became the architect of a clandestine war, waged against Nationalists while ignoring Loyalist atrocities. Kitson and his colleagues were responsible for: - The establishment of the clandestine Military Reaction Force (MRF) which carried out assassinations on the streets of Belfast of suspected IRA members; - They unleashed the most violent elements of the Parachute Regiment [1 Para] to terrorise Nationalist communities which, they adjudged, were providing support for the Official and Provisional IRA; - Spreading black propaganda designed to undermine Republican but not Loyalist paramilitary groups; - Deployed psychological warfare techniques, involving the torture of internees; - Sent Kitson's 'Private Army' - Support Company of 1 Para - to Derry where they perpetrated the Bloody Sunday massacre. The British Widgery and Saville inquiries did not hold Kitson and his elite troops accountable for Bloody Sunday. Kitson's Irish War lays bare the evidence they discounted: Kitson's role in the events leading up to and surrounding that massacre; evidence from a deserter from 1 Para who joined the IRA; a deceitful MI5 agent; a courageous whistle blower whom the British state tried to discredit, and much more, all of which points to a motive for the attack on the Bogside. This book unlocks the some of the key secrets of the Dirty War that the British government is still determined to cover-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get it all and get it ad-free at wickedproblems.earthThe electricity grid is more fragile and more vulnerable than it needs to be for what we're asking the basically 120-yr-old tech to do in 2025. Last week's outage after an explosion at the substation nearest Heathrow, London's busiest airport, was a reminder of that.Before founding grid tech rising star ENODA, Paul Domjan advised the US defence dept, NATO and plenty of others on energy security. Paul sheds light on how the incident highlights the grid's vulnerabilities and the necessity for a more resilient and flexible electricity system. The amazing thing, Paul says, is that we've been this lucky for this long.A group very respectful of luck was the IRA, which after nearly killing Margaret Thatcher in Brighton in 1984 quipped: “we only need to be lucky once, you must be lucky always.” And last week's incident, while foul play isn't in evidence, reminded Paul of a 1996 IRA plot to disrupt London's power supply, stopped at the last moment by MI5 in Operation AIRLINES. He cautions against complacency given the evolving threats to energy infrastructure from geopolitical tensions.The conversation underscores the need for systemic changes in utilities' approach, investments in renewable energy, and the adoption of innovative solutions to ensure grid reliability and stability.01:15 Historical Context: IRA Plot03:54 Energy Infrastructure Vulnerabilities06:32 Interview with Paul Damian: Background and Insights07:28 Paul's Career and NATO Involvement10:23 The Fragility of the Power Grid12:13 Technological Solutions for Grid Stability26:39 Policy Recommendations for Energy Security32:28 Conclusion and Future Conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oleg Gordievskij, en av världens mest kända dubbelagenter, har avlidit vid 86 års ålder i sitt hem i Surrey, England. Som högt uppsatt KGB-officer värvades han av Storbritanniens underrättelsetjänst under kalla kriget och blev en ovärderlig källa för både MI6 och MI5. Hans insatser ledde bland annat till att 25 sovjetiska spioner utvisades från Storbritannien och att den svenske spionen Stig Bergling kunde avslöjas. Gordievskij spelade även en nyckelroll i att avvärja en kärnvapenkonflikt på 1980-talet.Med anledning av hans bortgång repriserar vi nu Historia Nu-avsnittet om Oleg Gordievskij, där författaren Ben Macintyre berättar om spionens dramatiska liv och avgörande roll i det kalla krigets skuggvärld.I detta avsnitt av Historia Nu samtalar programledaren med författaren Ben Macintyre som skrivit boken Spion och förrädare – Kalla krigets största spionhistoria. Samtalet är på engelska.KGB-översten Oleg Gordievskij arbetade under elva år för den brittiska underrättelsetjänsten MI6. Gordijevskij avslöjade spioner som svenske Stig Berling och norske Arne Treholt, briefade västledare som Margot Thatcher och Ronald Reagan inför toppmöten och förhindrande ett kärnvapenanfall från det allt mer paranoida Sovjetunionen.Oleg Gordievskij växte upp i en KGB-familj, men blev spion åt väst eftersom han avskydde det sovjetiska systemet. När KGB var Gordievskij på spåren lyckades MI6 smuggla ut honom från det slutna Sovjetunionen där en välfylld blöja kunde avleda gränspolisens spårhundar.Gordievskij var son till en NKDV-man, föregångaren till KGB, som arbetat för säkerhetstjänsten under den stora terrorn på 1930-talet. Gordievskij växte upp tillsammans med andra familjer som arbetade för den ryska säkerhetstjänsten. Vid tidig ålder lärde han sig tyska. Som en KGB-trainee, tillbringade han sex månader i Östberlin när Berlinmuren byggdes.Gordijevskijs besvikelse över den grå totalitära världen i Moskva på 1960-talet bara ökade. Men det var den sovjetiska invasionen av Tjeckoslovakien 1968 som drev Gordijevskij mot väst. Han bestämde sig för att bekämpa det kommunistiska systemet inifrån.I augusti 1968, och började sända hemliga signaler till danska och brittiska underrättelsetjänster om att han kanske var villig att samarbeta med dem. 1974 gick han med på att överlämna hemligheter till MI6, vilket han betraktade som "inget mindre än att underminera det sovjetiska systemet". Efter att han lärt sig att tala engelska blev Gordievskij placerad i London i juni 1982. Han avancerade stadigt i graderna med hjälp av hemlig hjälp och manipulation från MI6.Bild: Oleg Gordievskilj i KGB-uniform. Montage. Wikipedia, Public Domain.Musik: At The Crossroads av Jayson Wayne Brown, Storyblocks AudioLyssna också på Able Archer – när världen var minuter från kärnvapen-utplåning. Vill du stödja podden och samtidigt höra ännu mer av Historia Nu? Gå med i vårt gille genom att klicka här: https://plus.acast.com/s/historianu-med-urban-lindstedt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hang On St. Christopher (The Sean Duffy Series) by Adrian McKinty Amazon.com New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty continues the Edgar Award-winning Sean Duffy series with Hang on St. Christopher. Rain slicked streets, riots, murder, chaos. It's July 1992 and the Troubles in Northern Ireland are still grinding on after twenty-five apocalyptic years. Detective Inspector Sean Duffy got his family safely over the water to Scotland, to "Shortbread Land". Duffy's a part-timer now, only returning to Belfast six days a month to get his pension. It's an easy gig, if he can keep his head down. But then a murder case falls into his lap while his protege is on holiday in Spain. A carjacking gone wrong and the death of a solitary, middle-aged painter. But something's not right, and as Duffy probes he discovers the painter was an IRA assassin. So, the question becomes: Who hit the hitman and why? This is Duffy's most violent and dangerous case yet and the whole future of the burgeoning "peace process" may depend upon it. Based on true events, Duffy must unentangle parallel operations by the CIA, MI5 and Special Branch. Duffy attempts to bring a killer to justice while trying to keep himself and his team alive as everything unravels around them. They might not all make it out of this one. About the author Adrian McKinty was born and grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He studied philosophy at Oxford University before moving to Australia and then New York City. In 2019 Adrian had a global hit with his standalone novel The Chain. Adrian's novels have won the Edgar Award, the Ned Kelly Award (3 times), The Anthony Award, Barry Award, Macavity Award and the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. His books have been translated into over 40 languages.

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Es el verano de 1982 y el espía de la KGB Oleg Gordievsky viaja desde Moscú para ocupar un puesto en la embajada soviética en Londres. Oriente y Occidente tienen una profunda desconfianza y desconocimiento mutuo, y como resultado, la Guerra Fría, que lleva ya casi 40 años, se está calentando. El juego del espionaje y la paranoia magnifican la sospecha entre las superpotencias, y una carrera armamentística amenaza con llevar al mundo al armagedón nuclear. Incluye entrevistas de archivo raramente escuchadas con Oleg Gordievsky y las cartas inéditas de Michael Bettaney, así como entrevistas con antiguos ayudantes de Margaret Thatcher y Ronald Reagan y antiguos oficiales de la KGB, el MI5 y el MI6, algunos de los cuales nunca antes habían hablado en público. Con la ayuda de Gordievsky, Gran Bretaña identifica a Mijail Gorbachov como un posible nuevo contendiente para líder soviético; podría ser el billete para mejorar las relaciones entre Oriente y Occidente. Pero los frágiles pasos hacia la diplomacia se ven amenazados por los intereses creados de otros espías que siguen atrapados en el viejo orden mundial. La CIA está decidida a descubrir quién es el superespía británico, pero su jefe de contrainteligencia soviética, Aldrich Ames, se está desilusionando. Se convierte en traidor por una suma insignificante y, poco después, Gordievsky es convocado de regreso a Rusia, donde corre un peligro casi seguro. El episodio incluye grabaciones de audio exclusivas de Aldrich Ames, entrevistas de audio de Oleg Gordievsky, entrevistas con ex oficiales de la KGB, el FBI, la CIA y el MI6, algunos de los cuales nunca habían hablado antes, así como colegas de Thatcher y Reagan. Es 1985 y Mijail Gorbachov es el nuevo y joven líder de la Unión Soviética en un momento muy tenso. Si bien ambos bandos tienen esperanzas de paz, han estado almacenando armas nucleares públicamente durante décadas. Ninguno de los dos lados quiere parecer débil. Thatcher y Reagan esperan que un nuevo liderazgo en el Kremlin ofrezca una oportunidad para un diálogo constructivo. El doble agente Oleg Gordievsky es fundamental en estas negociaciones, pero una repentina citación a Moscú por parte de sus jefes del KGB lo pone nervioso: ¿saben que está espiando en secreto para Gran Bretaña? Cuando llega a su apartamento de Moscú y descubre que se ha utilizado una cerradura que nunca gira, sus temores se confirman. Incluye grabaciones de audio exclusivas de Aldrich Ames, entrevistas de audio de Oleg Gordievsky y entrevistas con ex oficiales del KGB, la CIA, el FBI y el MI6, incluido uno de los oficiales del MI6 que rescató a Gordievsky. Otras entrevistas incluyen a colegas de Thatcher, Reagan y Gorbachov, y expertos con conexiones personales con la historia, como Susan Eisenhower y Nina Khrushcheva.

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New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty continues the Edgar Award–winning Sean Duffy series with Hang On St. Christopher.Rain slicked streets, riots, murder, chaos. It's July 1992 and the Troubles in Northern Ireland are still grinding on after twenty-five apocalyptic years. Detective Inspector Sean Duffy got his family safely over the water to Scotland, to “Shortbread Land.” Duffy's a part-timer now, only returning to Belfast six days a month to get his pension. It's an easy gig, if he can keep his head down.But then a murder case falls into his lap while his protégé is on holiday in Spain. A carjacking gone wrong and the death of a solitary, middle-aged painter. But something's not right, and as Duffy probes he discovers the painter was an IRA assassin. So, the question becomes: Who hit the hit man and why?This is Duffy's most violent and dangerous case yet and the whole future of the burgeoning “peace process” may depend upon it. Based on true events, Duffy must unentangle parallel operations by the CIA, MI5, and Special Branch. Duffy attempts to bring a killer to justice while trying to keep himself and his team alive as everything unravels around them. They might not all make it out of this one.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today, we look at a BBC investigation which has revealed that MI5 lied three times in court to protect one of its own violent, neo-Nazi agents.As it was defending its handling of their agent who had attacked his girlfriend with a machete, MI5 lied to three courts when they said they had stuck to its policy of not confirming or denying their agents' identities. They had actually given information about this agent to BBC investigations correspondent Daniel De Simone as they tried to persuade him not to continue his investigation. MI5 has apologised to the BBC and all three courts.Adam is joined by Daniel who explains the details of his investigation.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Shiler Mahmoudi and Adam Chowdhury. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Inside the World of Espionage with Ex-MI5 and MI6 Director David Bickford Part Two: . In Part 2 of this intriguing series, the host continues a fascinating conversation with David Bickford, former director of MI5 and MI6 and author of 'Katya the Informer'. . We open the pages of redacted topics including; the real experience of working in intelligence versus the portrayal in media, the role of fantasists in spreading misinformation, and the importance of integrity and cooperation between agents and lawyers. . The discussion also touches on significant controversies like the Epstein case and the Jimmy Savile scandal, the challenges of patriotism, and how agencies maintain trust and oversight. . They conclude by exploring the potential of a new Cold War and Bickford's conceptualization of an ideal international intelligence agency. . 00:00 Recap of Part 1 00:56 Exploring Intelligence Agencies and Conspiracies 02:12 The Role of Fantasists and Social Media 04:12 Recruitment and Integrity in Intelligence Agencies 06:54 Psychological Drivers and Patriotism 09:34 Disgruntlement and Betrayal in Agencies 12:43 Mistrust and Oversight in Intelligence Agencies 17:40 The Importance of Discernment and Open Discussion 23:46 Conclusion and Teaser for Part 3   Website https://davidbickford.co.uk/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bickford-24345826a/     https://x.com/DavidBickfordCB     https://www.instagram.com/davidbickfordcb/ . . Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is divided into eight sections, each guiding you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Are you curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging .  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior

Part 3 the final episode from Inside the World of Espionage: An Exclusive Interview with Former MI5/MI6 Director & Author David Bickford In this special third episode of the series, host Dov Baron interviews former MI5 and MI6 director David Bickford who, along with his wife Cary, forged their compelling espionage novel series featuring a post cold war fictional agency. . They explore the challenges of balancing family life with a career in intelligence, the inspiration behind their protagonist Katya, and the intricacies of espionage, money laundering, and organized crime. . The discussion reveals the depth and conflicts within Katya's character and hints at future of a new Cold War projects, as well as a potential TV series and new books. This intriguing conversation uncovers the multifaceted world of intelligence and its connections to broader societal issues. .   00:00 Introduction to the Series and Guest 00:45 The Co-Author and Personal Life 02:35 Transition to Fiction Writing 03:51 Creating the Character Katya 05:41 Katya's Conflicts and Challenges 06:31 The G8 International Intelligence Agency 06:48 Themes of Money Laundering and Organized Crime 07:37 Katya's Development and Future Books 12:59 Psychological Aspects and Skills 17:15 Upcoming Projects and Conclusion . Website https://davidbickford.co.uk/ Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bickford-24345826a/     https://x.com/DavidBickfordCB     https://www.instagram.com/davidbickfordcb/ . . Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is divided into eight sections, each guiding you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Are you curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging .  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior

Inside the World of Espionage with Ex-MI5 and MI6 Director David Bickford In this first of three episodes, host Dov Baron and his guest pull back the curtain of secrecy  into the captivating world of espionage and intelligence agencies with guest David Bickford. . David Bickford is a former director of the British intelligence agencies MI5 and MI6. The conversation explores Bickford's fascinating background, starting from his birth during WWII, through his extensive travels and career in law, to his pivotal roles in British intelligence. . Topics include the transition from dealing with communism to tackling terrorism, the importance of integrity in espionage, the complexity of international relations, the misconceptions about intelligence work, and Bickford's insights on geopolitical dynamics. . Additionally, David Bickford shares how his experiences shaped his writing, particularly his book series featuring 'Katya The Informer.' .  00:00 Introduction to the Dov Baron Show 00:40 Meet David Bickford, Former Director of MI5 and MI6 02:15 David Bickford's Early Life and Career 04:33 Adventures in the Caribbean and Beyond 06:10 Cold War Tensions in Berlin 10:05 Transition to British Intelligence Agencies 12:59 The Role and Integrity of Field Agents 16:36 Global Perspectives and Geopolitical Insights 20:32 Northern Ireland and the Troubles 22:36 Challenges and Misconceptions of Intelligence Agencies 25:05 Conclusion and What's Next  . Website https://davidbickford.co.uk/ . Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bickford-24345826a/     https://x.com/DavidBickfordCB     https://www.instagram.com/davidbickfordcb/   Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is divided into eight sections, each guiding you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Are you curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging .  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior

Belinda Probert knew her father as an English war hero named Bill. What she didn't know, was that he was born Roy and that his spying did not end when the war did.Belinda Probert knew her father to be a decorated English war hero and successful businessman, whose family had all died long ago. But a few months after Bill Probert died as an old man in France, a letter arrived at her mother's house from a man claiming to be her father's nephew.Slowly, the much more complicated story of Bill's life unfurled — a story of forgotten family, new identities, spying, and a man who simply decided to make himself anew.Belinda decided to track down the truth of her father's origins and in doing so she also learned that his work with the British intelligence didn't end when the war was over.This episode of Conversations explores family secrets, family dynamics, spying, MI6, MI5, ancestry, origin stories, epic adventures, love, Wales, coal mining, classism, class warfare, World War Two, France, Normandy, Nazis, Germany, emigration, brotherhood, parenting, fathers and daughters.

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Introducing... Rogue Russia: Agents of mayhemLast October, the head of MI5 said Russia was on a mission to cause "sustained mayhem" on European streets. It might be hard to spot at first, but it is there in plain sight. This is the unpredictable, violent world of the modern Russian intelligence services. You can listen to the episode on the Slow Newscast here.Be the first to hear episodes of the Slow Newscast ad-free by subscribing to Tortoise+ or by becoming a Tortoise member. To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.