Podcasts about Special Branch

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.

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.

The Re-interment of Frank Stagg. Last week we remembered Frank Stagg who died on hunger strike in an English prison in February 1976. Frank began his fourth and final hunger strike in December 1975. He died 62 days later. He last request was "to be buried next to my republican colleagues and my comrade, Michael Gaughan" who died on hunger strike two years earlier. Michael had been buried in Ballina with republican honours.Faced with the prospect of another high-profile funeral of a republican hunger striker the plane carrying Frank Stagg's coffin was diverted by the Irish Government from Dublin, where the Stagg family and friends were waiting, to Shannon. Frank's body was hijacked and taken by helicopter to Ballina, where it was buried. A 24-hour guard was put in place and concrete was poured over it to prevent the family from exhuming the coffin.Frank's brother George later described how, when  he took his mother to visit the grave, Special Branch officers took photographs of her as she knelt and prayed. Slán Brendan.This week came with the death of our comrade and friend, Bik McFarlane. 

It's July 7th 2005, and it's a typically busy morning on London's underground. It's like any other day. But then, simultaneously, three trains and a double decker bus explode.  Smoke fills the carriages, and panic and devastation takes over London.  Detective Gary Powell was sitting at his desk when he heard what we now know as the 7/7 terrorist attacks. Gary sits down with host Brent Sanders to talk about this case, and others from his time in the counter terrorism unit of the UK police.  This content contains references to suicide. If this content affects you, the number for Life Line is 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you get right down to it, everything in life is a matter of timing.Any other evening, a knock at the door would put Patrick Magee on alert. As chance would have it, though, it being a Saturday, rent day, Magee, and the four other people in the flat with him on Glasgow's Langside Road, are expecting the landlord. Instead Magee opens the door to dozens of police and Special Branch officers who have over the past few hours massed around the address. They rush into the flat and overpower them before they have time to react. After six years of trying, Special Branch finally have the man they have dubbed ‘the Chancer', the man only a few of them as yet know bombed Brighton's Grand Hotel.Getting him to confess to it, or even speak, is another matter.Written and presented by Glenn PattersonSeries Producer: Owen McFadden Story Consultant and Sound Design: Alan Hall Producer: Lena Ferguson Archive Producer: Fran Rowlatt McCormick Production Co-Ordinator: Hollie Wallace Composer: Mark McCambridge Sound Engineer: Claire Marquess Mixing Engineer: Mike Woolley Patrick Magee archive courtesy of Peter Taylor and Whistledown ProductionsExecutive Producer Rachel HooperA Walk on Air production in association with Keo Films

David Burke's most recent book “Puppet Masters” shines a light on mysterious case of Patrick Crinnion, the garda (Irish police officer) who was passing information to Mi6 while he was in the Gardai's secretive intel department. David, joining me for the third time, tells us about the state of the Republican movement in the years prior to the outbreak of “the troubles”, the resources available to Gardai in terms of intel gathering, Crinnion's disappearance and the impact that he had on Irish history.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Pre-troubles republican activity 06:00 1960's- IRA activity & Garda intel branch 17:00 Patrick Crinnion If you would like to help out the show please like, subscribe and share. I plan on doing bigger things with this show including walk through of areas, documentary-type videos and more.. if you would like to help fund these efforts please consider donating on Buy Me a Coffee. (link below)Thanks a million!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcastBUY THE BOOK: https://www.mercierpress.ie/books/the-puppet-masters/

It seems a new security crisis is emerging at a weekly pace. The emergence of critical security breaches, data exposures and digital infrastructure failures has vastly accelerated in the last 5 years. What happens when your job is to operate in a crisis? Join us for the next episode of Secure Talk where we sit down with Vice Admiral Mike LeFevre (ret.) the CEO of Concentric Security and Roderic Jones ex-Scotland Yard and Executive Chairman of Concentric as they share their deep experience in crisis management. Their valuable insights were gleaned as Mike LeFevre commander, Office of the Defense Representative to Pakistan during the killing of Osama Bin Laden and as Roderick Jones served for Scotland Yard's Special Branch focused on international terrorism. Their insights delve into four key phases of crisis management—911 moments, second and third-order effects, steady state, and the road to normalcy—while underscoring the importance of leadership, preparation, and external relationships. They also highlight the critical need for cyber risk management in today's evolving threat landscape. This episode also covers their book, 'End Game First: A Leadership Strategy for Navigating a Crisis,' which serves as a guide for cybersecurity leaders.

William Matchett is an ex-RUC officer who spent years working in the secretive and murky world of informants and agents during his time in Special Branch while “the troubles” raged on.William shares with us his motivations for joining the RUC during such dangerous times, the techniques they utilized to recruit informants, death threats he's received over the years and his encounters with the notorious South Armagh unit of the IRA.We discussed paramilitaries who have committed m*rders and terror attacks while simultaneously working as an RUC Special Branch agent, the subject of collusion between RUC and Loyalist paramilitaries as well as policing a post-Good Friday Agreement state. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Growing up, seeing Catholic family petrol-b*mbed out of their house 08:20 JOINING THE RUC- policing in South Armagh 22:50 Negative view of the RUC & Threats on William's life36:00 SPECIAL BRANCH 52:30 Martin McGartland, Ken Barret, Mark Haddock, William Stobie 1:16:00 MEETING WITH INFORMANTS 1:27:05 THE NUTTING SQUAD1:30:45 UVF/UDA 1:35:55 RUC interrogation  1:44:25 Post-GFA Northern Ireland 1:52:40 What should the RUC done differently throughout the conflict PLEASE EMAIL ANY & ALL SUGGESTIONS FOR GUESTS & EPISODE TOPICS (if you're reading this and were involved in paramilitary activity please give me a shout if you would like to tell your story, even anonymously to thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com)BUY THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Victory-Intelligence-that-beat/dp/1527202054If you would like to help out the show please like, subscribe and share. I plan on doing bigger things with this show including walk through of areas, documentary-type videos and more.. if you would like to help fund these efforts please consider donating on Buy Me a Coffee. (link below)Thanks a million!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcast

Inside No. 9 is a British black comedy anthology series that aired from February 5, 2014, to June 12, 2024. Written by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith and produced by the BBC. The only recurring elements are a setting related to the number 9 and a hidden brass hare statue. The show blends comedy, horror, and plot twists. The episode we watched, "The Devil of Christmas," is a Christmas special and the first episode of the third series, aired on December 27, 2016. Directed by Graeme Harper and written by Pemberton and Shearsmith, it took heavy inspiration from 1970s anthology programs such as Beasts (see episode 27 and 44 a and b), and Tales of the Unexpected (listen to episode 29 for more details), filmed at Studio D in the BBC Elstree Centre with rented 1970s costumes and props, the production used retrofitted 1970s cameras and lighting. This approach differed from the usual single-camera setup of the series. Producer Adam Tandy noted the blend of heritage and modern technology, while Shearsmith remarked "it looks shit, but it's brilliant". Graeme Harper, the episode's director, is well-known for his work on Doctor Who, being the only person to direct both the original and revived series. Harper's direction was widely acclaimed, with Peter Davison praising him as the best director he worked with on Doctor Who. The episode featured Rula Lenska, born Roza Maria Leopoldyna Lubienski, who has appeared in Special Branch, Minder, Boon, The Detectives, Footballers' Wives, To the Manor Born, One Foot in the Grave, Casualty, Space: 1999, Return of the Saint, Robin of Sherwood, Doctors, and EastEnders, where she played Frank Butcher's girlfriend, Krystle, in a 2002 Costa del Sol special. In the 1970s, she was shortlisted for the role of companion Jo Grant in Doctor Who and later appeared in Resurrection of the Daleks. She starred as Mrs. Peacock in series 2 of Cluedo and appeared with John Inman in the series Take a Letter, Mr. Jones. In 2009, Lenska joined the cast of Coronation Street as Claudia Colby, an old friend of Audrey Roberts. She left in May 2011 to join the Calendar Girls tour. Lenska was married to actors Brian Deacon and Dennis Waterman, with both marriages ending in divorce. She appeared in commercials for Alberto VO5 in the US during the late 1970s, becoming a running joke on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show. Her work with the London Gay Men's Chorus led to her participation in the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, where she made headlines for a role-play task with George Galloway. Since today's topic was a last-minute change to our schedule, we didn't have much time to research Steve and Reece thoroughly. I'm sorry we don't have more to share about them, but they seem like really nice guys. Both, along with the other two members of the League of Gentlemen, consistently create content that we pretty much universally like, if not love. (Ross is speaking for himself here, but I think Jon and James would agree.) This episode also features the voice of Sir Derek Jacobi, Professor Yana himself!!!!. Due to time constraints, our research for this episode was limited. We'll need to cover another project featuring Derek so we can properly explore the life and work of this wonderful actor. If you have any suggestions, please tweet us @GeneralWitch1. In May 2024, it was announced that Pemberton and Shearsmith had adapted the series into a West End stage play, Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright. They will perform in the production, premiering in January 2025 at Wyndham's Theatre, London. (Ross and his wife have tickets to go in April!) Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Shovel, co-founder of a plant-based sensation, THIS, discusses his journey to entrepreneurship and his radical approach to animal advocacy. He shares how his early life experiences and relationship with his parents shaped his independent thinking and led him to become a serial entrepreneur. Andy also highlights his privilege and how important it is for more entrepreneurs and business owners to acknowledge the advantages they've had in founding a business. He delves into his awakening to animal cruelty and the development of plant-based products that taste like meat. Lastly, he discusses the company's irreverent and controversial marketing strategies. Andy discusses his approach to using humour in marketing to lower defences and promote plant-based products. He shares examples of controversial campaigns and the challenges of balancing the interests of meat eaters and vegans. Andy also introduces his new venture, A Bit Weird, an animal advocacy charity that aims to tackle the cruelest aspects of animal treatment. He emphasises the importance of reframing how people see animals and addresses the need for stricter regulations in pet ownership. Takeaways Independence and a different worldview from his parents shaped Andy's radical thinking. Entrepreneurship often requires a certain level of privilege and advantages. Andy's awakening to animal cruelty led him to start a plant-based business. Creating plant-based products that taste like meat requires extensive research and development. The company's marketing strategies aim to shock and entertain while promoting plant-based food. Using humour can help lower defences and make people more open to considering new ideas. Balancing the interests of meat eaters and vegans can be challenging due to their opposing worldviews. Controversial campaigns can generate backlash, but they can also lead to a net reduction in animal suffering. Animal advocacy should focus on challenging speciesism and reframing how people see animals. Andy on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-shovel-92533414/ Visit: this.co Rob on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-warren/ Want to appear? Email podcast@standingongiants.com

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In this enlightening podcast episode, historian James Crossland takes us on a journey through the tumultuous era of the late 19th century, exploring the rise of modern terrorism and its profound impact on history. James delves into his book, "Rise of Devils," uncovering the fears, conspiracy theories, and media sensationalism that fuelled the first war on terror.Episode Highlights:Conspiracy Theories and Fear:James explores the pervasive conspiracy theories of the time, involving secret societies and diabolical plots.The influence of media sensationalism on public perception and the police response.Birth of Counterterrorism:The formation of Special Branch in 1883 as Britain's first counterterrorist organization during the Dynamite War.The lack of international cooperation before the 1898 Rome Anti Terrorism Congress and the subsequent developments.International Terrorism Cooperation:The 1898 Rome Anti Terrorism Congress marks a turning point in international cooperation against terrorism.Initiatives like mugshots, intelligence exchange, and anti-immigration laws emerge from the congress.Media's Role and Legacy:James reflects on the media's sensationalism, spreading fake news and creating fear disproportionate to the actual threat.Drawing parallels between historical media tactics and contemporary fear-inducing strategies.Terrorism's Decline and World War I:Factors contributing to the decline of the first wave of terrorism, including internal debates among anarchists.The impact of World War I in shifting global attention and redirecting the focus from terrorism.Legacy and Lessons for Today:Examining historical counterterrorism approaches, highlighting the ineffective blanket policing strategies.The effectiveness of infiltration and the importance of media responsibility in reporting on terrorism.Conclusion:James provides a captivating exploration of the roots of modern terrorism, shedding light on the societal fears, media manipulation, and counterterrorism measures that shaped the late 19th century. The episode draws intriguing parallels to contemporary issues, inviting reflection on historical lessons and their relevance in today's world.Please subscribe to the History Rage Podcast on your favorite platform and consider supporting us on Patreon to get early access to episodes and exclusive perks. Join the conversation on TwitterYou can buy James' book “The Rise of the Devils” at the History Rage Bookshop and you can follow James on Twitter @DrJCrosslandYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage or Paul individually @PaulBavill and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUEST OVERVIEW: John Padbury joined the British South Africa Police in 1969, aged 17, amidst the Rhodesian Civil War. He progressed from uniformed duties to detective work, eventually becoming a field-intelligence officer with the Special Branch, attaining the rank of detective inspector. Padbury operated across various units, including the BSAP Support Unit, SAS, and RLI. He commanded successful irregular warfare strategies, earning the Commissioner's Silver Baton in 1978. Recognizing the importance of community involvement, he led a pioneering Special Branch operation that could have shifted the course of the conflict, outlining 12 crucial phases for effective counter-insurgency efforts. https://www.battleforhurungwe.com/about

Chris is joined by Nicky Holloway who discusses his life and career from starting out in the 80's, to becoming one of the 'Ibiza Four' to creating club nights such as Special Branch and Doo At The Zoo, alongside the likes of Pete Tong and Gilles Peterson. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg came from a military family and as a result moved on a regular basis.Greg decided that he would follow a career in teaching and worked in schools in Suffolk and Walthamstow.At the age of 30 Greg felt that a career in the metropolitan police would be for him. His initial posting was Southall. He lived the community that he was work with and found that there was a mutual respect.Greg went on to serve with Special Branch. At the conclusion of his service Greg returned to teaching but on this occasion it was foreign students who would benefit from his instructions.Hreg met and married his wife and moved to the Philippines. From here he was able to work in China and South Korea where he could teach students from these countries.Covid had a significant impact on Greg's teaching career which resulted in him returning to the Philippines.Greg is available for work in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch Officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The award-winning drama returns for a new series. Starring Jonathan Harden. James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it's a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living.Episode 1: Leaks and LiesA tip-off from a source leads to the seizure of two bombs, but a leak to a newspaper soon puts his life in danger. As James battles internal politics within Special Branch, a new line of intelligence gathering provides an opportunity to trick a suspect into crossing the border.Cast:James – Jonathan Harden Interviewer – Michael Patrick Charlie – Desmond Eastwood Lester – Faolan Morgan MI5 officer / Assistant Chief Constable – Patrick Fitzsymons Jimmy / Army Technical Officer – John D Ruddy Roberta / Mrs Mullan / – Maggie Cronin.A BBC Northern Ireland Production

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The award-winning drama returns for a new series. Starring Jonathan Harden. James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it's a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living.Episode 3: A Game of RiskWhen a wounded man is brought into police custody, James sees a chance to gain a new source – but first he must take his life in his hands to win the man's trust. Meanwhile, another source overhears plans for an imminent attack on the army – and a clandestine meeting between James and Garda Special Branch could have deadly consequencesCast:James – Jonathan Harden Interviewer – Michael Patrick Vincent – Caolan Byrne Paul – Paul Mallon Garda Special Branch / Patrick - Faolan MorganA BBC Northern Ireland Production

Frank Portinari is a former commander of the London UDA during the troubles and was eventually imporisoned after being caught buying firearms which were to used for the loyalist cause of keeping the 6 counties of Northern Ireland part of the UK.Frank told us about his growing in working-class London in a largely Irish area and how he ended up as a Tottnem football holligan during the decades when large-scale fights between rival supporters were commonplace. Frank speaks about his various involvements with political groups including, at one stage, the National Front who are well known for anti-immigrant and often racist views.Frank would eventually get drawn into the Northern-Ireland conflict as a response to IRA bombs in England and hearing IRA chants and songs in his own London streets. He joined and would quickly lead the London-UDA (Ulster Defence Association, a loyalist paramilitary group) during which time he targeted IRA members and sympathizers as well as plots to assassinate several British MPs including Ken Livingston.Frank reveled how he had been propositioned by British Special Branch a number of times and spoke about collusion between loyalist paramilitaries including security forces passing photos of and information about IRA men.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW TO HELP THE SHOW CONTINUE TO GROW TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro, growing up in Camden06:00 Football hooligan days 11:00 Getting involved w/ National Front 22:00 Leaving National Front 28:40 JOINING LONDON UDA 46:40 Plots to ASSASSINATE BRITISH MPS58:15 Getting caught & prison time 1:09:40 Leaving the loyalist movement 1:12:55 BEING APPROACHED BY SPECIAL BRANCH & Hearing about Loyalist/British security forces COLLUSION1:20:40 Leaving loyalist movement II 

NICK TRIPLOW chats to Paul Burke about his new thriller NEVER WALK AWAY, FRANK'S WILD YEARS, Noir, British Film, Ted Lewis and the mother of all writing hangovers.NEVER WALK AWAY A senior civil servant dies in suspicious circumstances. A sensitive file in his possession and evidence of contact with a human rights lawyer lead the authorities to believe he is a whistle-blower. This needs a police officer used to operating in the murky world between policing and intelligence.DS Mark (Max) Lomax is a former Special Demonstration Squad officer – a Special Branch unit dedicated to infiltrating political and extremist groups, a world he thinks he has left far behind. Following a botched stakeout of a north London gangster, he finds himself on enforced leave and is called back into his old world of half-truths and conflicting agendas.As he digs into the death of the civil servant, Max is obstructed at every turn, forcing him to turn to the people he once betrayed for help. With political reputations on the line, the case becomes less about uncovering the truth, than burying it for good.Nick Triplow is the author of the crime thriller Never Walk Away and South London crime noir, Frank's Wild Years. His acclaimed biography of crime fiction pioneer, Ted Lewis, Getting Carter: Ted Lewis and the Birth of Brit Noir, was longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction and HRF Keating Award. Nick studied English, Writing and Publishing at Middlesex University and gained a Masters in Creative Writing from Sheffield Hallam University. Originally from London, he lives in Barton-upon-Humber and is co-director of Hull Noir Crime Fiction Festival.RecommendationsEndeavour Robbie Morrison Cast a Cold Eye, Edge of the GraveDavid Peace GB84John le Carré The Spy Who Came in From the ColdGraham Greene Brighton RockEoin MacNamee The Ultras Hull Noir NICK TRIPLOW - for info/tickets for Nick Triplow's event. 18/11/23 Cinema Unbound: The Creative Worlds of Powell & Pressburger.Nick Triplow CTFM on Ted Lewis first of 2 shows featuring Getting Carter. Paul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network. He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2023.Music courtesy of  Guy Hale author of The Comeback Trail trilogy, featuring Jimmy Wayne - KILLING ME SOFTLY - MIKE ZITO featuring Kid Anderson.GUY HALE Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023& ?? (December)

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TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ SIMON DUNMORE (FOUNDER DEFECTED RECORDS & GLITTERBOX) # 117 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA A very candid interview with the main man responsible for some of the biggest house music hits in the game, Simon Dunmore of Defected Records and Glitterbox Recordings. Listen carefully on how he explains his rise in the music business. There are key notes to work and live by that he shares with all of us. Simon's journey through the music industry to head of Defected was a journey through various subcultures. While working in a London dry cleaners, being sent to a textile course in fashion college in Derby exposed him to the more electronic, danceable side of the post-punk and New Romantic sound. Venturing deeper into the club scene back in London, he found a new community in the soul scene that would be the canary in the mine for the house music starting to cross the Atlantic. Nights like Nicky Holloway's Doo at the Zoo and Special Branch (including a trip to Ibiza in 1986) and a pivotal Soul weekender in, of all places, Berwick-On-Sea, lit the flame of a lifelong devotion to the soulful end of house that burns to this day. A DJ since 1983 (“I'd been making a lot of mixtapes, admittedly mostly for girls, when one day I was asked to play someone's birthday party”), Simon threw himself into DJing and the soul scene: writing for magazines, building a database for his hand-lettered and photocopied ‘London Soul Circular', organising buses from the suburbs to parties and events around the country. A job at Record & Disco Centre in London's Rayners Lane saw him receiving promos from labels hoping he would hype their records to influential customers like Record & Mirror writer James Hamilton. Another customer, Cooltempo A&R Steve Wolfe, gave Simon a job doing club promotions, plugging club DJs whose feedback would inform the dance charts that were the bedrock of a track's journey from record bag to radio play. Soon Simon was suggesting better records to sign or remixes to pursue, and when Wolfe left the label, Simon applied and got his job, later repeating the process when Wolfe left new home AM:PM. In the famously cut-throat and hedonistic 90s record industry, Simon took his time to find the right records to launch his new position with AM:PM, but a string of extraordinary releases including Ultra Nate's ‘Free', Alcatraz ‘Give Me Luv', Mousse T's ‘Horny' and MJ Cole's ‘Sincere' quickly made his name. When Ministry Of Sound - whose compilation CDs were not just dominating the electronic music sales but also effectively defining the culture - offered him the chance to set up his own label (just as a takeover of AM:PM by Universal was decimating the team he loved working with), the die was cast. Defected Records was born on January 1st 1999 and has now coming on its 25th Anniversary better than ever.

Episode #186: “The term ‘double minority' simply means a ‘minority within minority,'” Christopher Win explains. “Rakhine is an ethnic minority group in Myanmar, and Maramagyi is an even smaller group than the Rohingya! I'm from that small minority group, and I work as an ethnic rights activist.”The Maramagyi have faced discrimination and marginalization from the larger Rakhine and Rohingya communities, as well as severe restrictions placed on them from the Burmese state. Despite these challenges, Christopher has been involved in activism, documenting human rights violations and collaborating with organizations such as the UN Human Rights Office.He views the issues faced by the Maramagyi as part of an "ethnically patriarchal system," where dominant ethnic groups oppress smaller ones. Christopher believes that smaller ethnic groups should unite to amplify their voices and push for their rights through a new federal charter, rather than narrowly seeking freedoms for their own groups alone.The military coup in Myanmar has brought greater awareness to the ethnic struggles that were previously ignored or misunderstood by the majority Bamar population. Christopher sees a positive shift in the Bamar perspective, as they now recognize the importance of federalism and respect for ethnic diversity.Christopher was politically active after the coup, which put him in the crosshairs of the dreaded Special Branch. So he had to make his escape, and eventually found his way to Washington, DC. Here, he joined the General Strike Committee of Nationalities, a group working towards a unified resistance against dictatorship and advocating for the rights of Myanmar's diverse ethnic groups.“We're making especially Bamar people understand that Myanmar is extremely diverse country and our rights have long been violated. We're experiencing all these atrocious acts every day, but since people of Myanmar are determined, and they are on the right path, I am hopeful that we will win eventually, because we never had this sort of momentum in the past!”

There are very few, if any, politicians like Margaret Beckett. Uniquely composed, completely dignified and with a depth of experience unmatched in the House of Commons. This is a transfixing evening in the company of a national treasure. Thoughtful, hilarious and at times emotional, Margaret reflects on the changes she's seen since first becoming an MP in 1974. Is politics less sexist than it was then? Is the Labour Party? Margaret has played a prominent role in modern Labour history for nearly 50 years and her stories about Tony Benn, John Smith, Tony Blair and others illuminate the story of the Labour Party like never before. Plus some great stories about caravanning with Special Branch... Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/Forthcoming guests include:3 July: Joe Lycett17 July: Mhairi Black18 September: Dan Jarvis2 October: Jason Williamson Buy tickets to Matt's new Edinburgh show Inside No. 10: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/matt-forde-inside-no-10 Buy tickets to Spitting Image The Musical: https://www.spittingimagethemusical.com/ Plus more to be announced! Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Taylor has covered “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland since Bloody Sunday in 1972 and has written several books on the subject. His latest work is “Operation Chiffon” (link below) revels and details the back-channel communications that existed between the IRA and British intelligence and helped form a path towards eventual peace in Northern Ireland.Peter and I spoke about the extent to which British Intel agencies operated in Northern Ireland and sometimes even the Republic, the recently deceased British spy within the IRA: Stakeknife and the investigation that just took place into British troubles-era handlers of informants.We also discussed the elusive topic of how to actually define what a “terrorist” is, how they differ from freedom fighters if at all and the motivation for Peter's coverage of N.I. Peter's latest book : https://amzn.to/3oUZhpj Killing Thatcher by Rory Carroll: https://amzn.to/3NrqtFR *** TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 Intro 5:20 Ramping up of British intelligence agencies role in Northern Ireland 16:20 Why the meetings between IRA and British intel were kept a secret 20:50 STAKEKNIFE (IRA's biggest rat) 32:20 Any possible repercussions for Troubles-Era British intel handlers ?36:40 Operations that cross the R.O.I/ N.I border 37:45 Garda (Irish law enforcement) Special Branch 42:15 IRA attacks on UK mainland- effect on peace talks 48:45 WHAT IS A TERRORIST??  58:10 What drew Peter to covering “The Troubles”/Northern Ireland If you do enjoy the podcast please subscribe and leave a rating to help us grow

A social history of contraception in modern Ireland; and the story of Ireland's Special Branch from the 1920s to the 1940s.

Gerard Lovett joins Myles to discuss his book 'Ireland's Special Branch: The inside story of their battle with the IRA, 1922–1947'

Terror Out of Space by Leigh Douglass Brackett audiobook. In the wake of unexpected meteor activity, a wave of inexplicable madness sweeps the already strange and ill-charted world of Venus. Racing to locate the source of the disturbance, Lundy and his team from Tri-World Police, Special Branch quickly find that locating the problem isn't half so tough as transporting IT back to headquarters. Out of his depth metaphysically and quickly sinking into the black pit of a Venusian sea, Lundy is about to discover his own profound reserves of strength and pit them against that which lurks behind a veneer of beauty-- the Unknown.

Yes we are honored to have @allenadamjames in the studio. Kisah seorang pegawai polis dari Special Branch yang juga seorang model sambilan serta Mr Friendship International Malaysia! Dalam part 1 ini, kami berkenalan dan terus menyelusuri Henry Golding of Sabah ni bagaimana kisah dia menjadi polis dan bagaimana pula dia berkecimpung dalam peragaan ini. Humble dude, yang handsome yet banyak kisah padu beliau hustling dalam beberapa career ini. Apa kisah @allenadamjames dari seorang pegawai polis ke Modeling? Jom dengar episode ni di @Spotify dan @pogofmapp_my hari ini. This Podcast is produced by @nett_naha dan di bawakan khas kepada anda oleh @M3N.KUASA suplemen tenaga khas buat anda yang ingin mengekalkan tenaga yang padu sepanjang hari serta meningkatkan kualiti tidur anda. Harga hanyalah Rm85 sahaja dan dapatkan discount sebanyak RM5 setiap pembelian dengan menggunakan code KINABALU semasa check out di website dan di Whatsapp. Layari laman sesawang mereka di www.mylustre.com.my untuk membeli sekarang! Ikuti mereka di FB/IG: @m3n.kuasa Boleh Order melalui Whatsapp di 60 17 512 3401 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kinabalupodcast/support

Episode 373... Closing out a solid year of punk finds on Bandcamp, which is uplifting from where we were a couple years ago. Thanks for the support, and see you in 2023! A best of 2022 show (2 part) is coming soon. A bunch of new ones and some usual goodness. Enjoy!!Download safely and stream here (subscribe on iTunes and Google Podcasts as well): BROS GRIM 373!!!!!!Airing Wednesdays 7pm PST on PUNK ROCK DEMONSTRATION & Fridays 7pm PST on RIPPER RADIO.Send us stuff to brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com.(P)unksurd...Minneapolis TASTE OF FEAR 0:36 GIALLO GIALLO Japan Dogs 1:26 Zouka Demo 2022 Milwaukee THIS KNIFE WILL WIN THE FIGHT 0:39 GORILLA KNIFEFIGHT THIS KNIFE WINS THE FIGHT! Trash Tapes Sac Bad Day 1:55 Second Opinion "Suburban Destruction" (Thrash#3) ALL AGAINST - Free In Chains (bkgrd) 4:14 V/A THADR-100! Why when how? 1:24 WARCHILD A QUESTION FOR TODAT...NOT TOMORROW Trash Breeds Trash 1:56 Doom The Greatest Invention..._Discipline Recs Human or Android 1:49 Disturbance Tox Populi NUMBER STATION 2:15 Verbal Assassination BULLSHIT / S.F.J. / NUMBER STATION SINGLE Disconnect 1:07 GALACTOID FULL DISCOGRAPHY Doom And Gloom 2:29 VISIONS OF FUCKIN WAR Swine Parade Consumed - Wake Up Warning (bkgrd 3:58 ProRawk Records - ... On The Rawks Compilation Bakers Dozen 2:10 Guttermouth Musical Monkey The Shield 2:21 Wolfpack  Benefit 7Nothing Short Of Scum 0:54 Warfare State S/T Lumpen - Saquea al Estado 1:49 Distro.cefalia V/A La masacre continúa Die In Silence - Desolación 1:53 Distro.cefalia V/A La masacre continúa X2000 - Fuerza macabra 2:09 Distro.cefalia V/A La masacre continúa VANDAL - Serpientes (bkgrd) 2:26 V/A THADR-100! Razored Raw NZ THE JOKE DIDN'T LAND 1:16 MANIC AGGRESSION MANIC AGGRESSION Sweden warsick 1:04 DISPOSE Destructive Powers Razored Raw NZ Human Off Switch 1:17 Skitkrimes Noise Speed Aggression Iniquity Rec Germany YOU CAN BE YOU 1:12 UNKNOWN LIBERTY CHAIN OF MADNESS Newcastle UK Murderer 1:24 SPIT Demo Sweden Mai Tai 1:40 Tikiteg Orgeat Iniquity Rec Germany SOUTH WEST FUCK YOU 1:31 DRUG CITY DEMO Mustard Plug - What Does She Know (bkgrd) 2:12 ProRawk Records - ... On The Rawks Compilation Heads Up, Shovels Down 0:59 Fassbender Demo Hiring Fair 1:36 Special Branch Lethal Force Japan Equal Greed-Eternal Enemy 1:24 Soul Craft The Legacy ANIMALS REVENGE - Hombre Lobo Del Hombre 2:46 V/A Crust Punk 2022 D​​​-​​​BEATING Vol.3 Texas Cultural Blight 1:20 Nihilist Riot DEMO Private Ale 2:26 Green Day Kerplunk! Slovenia Fire spreads on human pile 2:12 (A)bsurd Rot Heads

For this episode I spoke with John Crawley (Ex-US Marine and IRA volunteer), author of the "The Yank: The True Story of a Former US Marine in the Irish Republican Army".John spoke to me about his move to Ireland from the US as a teen, his time in the US Marine Corps, his joining the IRA and how the organization works from the inside.I asked John about his gunrunning mission for the IRA involving the now infamous James "Whitey" Bulger, his time in prison, meeting with the CIA, his part in a plan to disrupt the London power grid using bombs, being under surveillance by British Intel, the question of "Freedom Fighter or Terrorist", his thoughts on sectarianism and much more.Please be sure to purchase John's book if you find the episode interesting https://www.mhpbooks.com/books/the-yank/https://www.amazon.com/Yank-Story-Former-Marine-Republican/dp/1612199844***TIMESTAMPS***00:00 Intro, Moving to Ireland from the US, influences 09:10 Decision to join the IRA 12:00 Joining the US Marines 18:20 Joining IRA after Marines 22:30 IRA training & Operations, “types” within the IRA, Life in the IRA40:40 Public support for IRA 46:10 GUN-RUNNING MISSION to the US55:25 Caught w/ shipment of guns, arrested by Gardai (Irish police) 1:05:10 After 10 year prison sentence 1:09:25 Plot to disrupt power grid in London & surveillance from British Intel1:18:55 PAID A VISIT BY THE CIA- offered John $$ to rat1:24:23 Prison in England- treatment by guards 1:28:30 Thoughts on sectarianism 1:33:40 Early release from prison in England (2nd ceasefire) 1:40:10 Thoughts on Loyalist paramilitaries, collusion w/ British intelligence 1:43:15 FREEDOM FIGHTER OR TERRORIST 1:49:30 Any regrets or things John misses about the old life?1:54:00 Final words and book signings 1:55:40 Can John return to the US ?? (Not back since 1984)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtciipyjckL-asTVYecsMQ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegoodlistenerpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://linktr.ee/TheGoodListenerPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodlistenerpodcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/6841FNScEdMyfJhgEUHDfD?si=rZ8nT3-oT9Os1p_EbpU99whttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-listener-podcast/id1580379332

King of Scotland Yard Black Spy Podcast recollects Season 6, Episode 0004 The Black Spy, Carlton King, sits down again with another podcaster and explains aspects of his life and some of the less sensitive operations he undertook whilst a senior member of Scotland Yard's Special Branch. This extremely informative and entertaining episode gets back to the the genesis of the show - what is national security, secret intelligence and governmental personal protection about and how does it work in the UK.  So, if you are at all interested in those areas of geo-politics and what agencies do what in the UK, then this is the episode that you must listen to. Want to know more about Carlton read his autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a British secret agent” Click the link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB53651 To contact the Black Spy or donate to The Black Spy Podcast use the following: To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter@Carlton_King Instagram@carltonkingauthor Carlton is available for speaking events. For this purpose use the contact details above

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan spoke to Gerard Lovett, the author of 'Ireland's Special Branch'. Gerard discussed as to what motivated him to write the book. He is both an author and a retired member of An Garda Síochána. The new book sheds a light on the often brutal and violent struggle for supermacy between the Garda Special Branch and the Anti Treaty IRA. It also gives an inside account of the inner workings of a squad of detectives called the Criminal Investigation Department, and their transition into what became known as the Special Branch.

THIS is currently the fastest-growing meat alternative brand in the UK. After launching in 2019, it was recently valued at £150 million. But Co-Founders Andy Shovel and Pete Sharman didn't always want to help people eat less meat. In fact, before THIS they ran a successful beef burger company.  Andy knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur from a young age and sold his first business at 21. But far from feeling proud of himself, he really struggled. He hardly left his room for three weeks. Surrounded by friends in stable jobs, he felt lonely, scared that he didn't know what to do next. A chance visit to a new restaurant startup gave him the direction he needed, he would go into the “rock and roll” world of food. THIS definitely pushes the boundaries. Their early traction, says Andy, came from their PR stunts. In 2021, they did a takeover of the town of Quorn, rumoured to be where the meat-free brand, their main competitor, got its name from. THIS sponsored the football team, the pubs, the bingo hall…even the branded paper in the fish and chip shop. They've done a deep-fake of the Queen's speech and got an Ed Sheeran look-alike to hand out chicken nuggets. But not all campaigns have gone to plan…one stunt saw Special Branch raid their offices and Andy almost taken away! Find out why and what Andy has learnt as a people leader taking a business from £0 to £17 million in revenue in three years.  We'd love your feedback hello@secretleaders.com Sponsor links: evelyn.com/secretleaders svb.com/uk transparent.biz/SL vanta.com/secretleaders

The Black Spy Podcast Season 5 review   This week's Black Spy Podcast is the end of season 5 round up. Hear what Season 5 of the Black Spy podcast had to offer and choose what you find interesting from the seasons' episodes that are catalogued in this review. The Black Spy would like to thank all his guests in what was again an eclectic season. From the Yvonne Vonnie Walton' story, to the return of Andrew Lownie historian, Author, publisher and literary agent, Tom Brooks ex professional footballer, Wayne Okell MBE UK military Special forces trainer and Trevor Williams UK 1st generation soul music music. Other episodes consider Boris Johnson and what he might do to cling on to power in the UK, critical thinking concerning whether alien being are already on earth and the question about what is race? The Black Spy also delves into Scotland Yard's Special Branch and Britain's Secret Intelligence Service MI6. As usual in ending a season, the Black Spy listened to you, his listeners, and answered some of your questions. So, please keep listening to find out what we'll cover in season 6. This episode is another must hear Black Spy Podcast show, which was released on Monday 5th of September 2022 To contact or donate to The Black Spy use the following: Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter: @Carlton_King Instagram: @carltonkingauthor Carlton's Autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a British secret agent” Is available from Amazon and all good online booksellers:  

The Black Spy, Carlton King, chats about Special Branch, MI6 & governmental close protection operations The Black Spy Podcast - Season 5, Episode 0008 In this episode the Black Spy, Carlton King, chats with a media company employees about his roles in the the secret intelligence, national security and armed governmental close protection milieu.   Listeners get to hear Carlton's experiences, thoughts and consideration about the secret world. Therefore those interested in the lived experiences of involved in state secrecy, in any way, should listen and thereby learn. This must hear episode was released on Monday 8th of August 2022 Contact or Donate to The Black Spy at: Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter: @Carlton_King Instagram: @carltonkingauthor Carlton's Autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a British secret agent” Is available from Amazon and all good online booksellers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB53651 The Black Spy is also available for speaking events, contact as above.  

Dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both handler and source, it's a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living. Episode 8: The Enemy Within James is shocked to discover his home phone has been tapped by British Intelligence, and grows even more disillusioned when he is ordered to hand over one of his best sources to London in the aftermath of the Old Bailey Bombing of 1973. Cast: James – Jonathan Harden Interviewer – Michael Patrick Tommy – J D Ruddy Wife – Megan Armitage Source – Marty Maguire A BBC Northern Ireland Production.

Dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both handler and source, it's a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living. Episode 6: The Irish Englishman When James and the Military Intelligence officer meet a source in a Dublin department store, he tells them PIRA chief of staff Seán Mac Stíofáin will address an IRA meeting that same evening. They attend and gather valuable intelligence, but the Military Intelligence officer makes a mistake, placing them both in peril. Cast: James – Jonathan Harden Interviewer – Michael Patrick Source – J D Ruddy Military Intelligence Officer – Paul Mallon A BBC Northern Ireland Production

A dramatized memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it's a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living. Episode 3: Dangerous Liaisons Frustrated by the lack of cooperation between governments north and south, James decides to take matters into his own hands and makes a dangerous trip across the border. Meanwhile, he develops a friendship with Captain Robert Nairac and is soon liasing with the SAS – but this leads to serious friction between the two jurisdictions when Gardaí grow suspicious of an intelligence operation. Cast: James – Jonathan Harden Interviewer – Michael Patrick Garda Special Branch officer – Faolan Morgan Captain Robert Nairac – Patrick Fitzsymons Source – Marty Maguire Wife – Megan Armitage A BBC Northern Ireland Production.

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it's a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living. Episode 5: The Quartermaster James is working late at Newry Police Station when a shot is fired. Amid the confusion, a crucial IRA suspect is arrested – but how did he get there? Captain Robert Nairac invites James to join him on a trip, but James is shocked when he discovers their destination. Cast: James – Jonathan Harden Interviewer – Michael Patrick Source – JD Ruddy Robert Nairac – Patrick Fitzsymons Newry Police officer/phone police officer – Michael Patrick A BBC Northern Ireland Production.

A dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both Handler and Source, it's a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living. Episode 2: The Interrogation A key informer continues to provide invaluable intelligence and helps James escape a murder attempt in Newry – but the informer isn't so lucky. When an IRA headcount leads to his abduction and interrogation, the source's life hangs in the balance. Cast: James – Jonathan Harden Interviewer – Michael Patrick Source – Marty Maguire Wife – Megan Armitage Military Intelligence Officer – Paul Mallon A BBC Northern Ireland Production.

Dramatised memoir of a Special Branch officer operating at the outset of the Northern Ireland Troubles. James (not his real name) runs a network of informers and sources operating along the border area of South Down and South Armagh during the worst years of violence. For both handler and source, it's a matter of life and death. Some names, dates and details have been changed to protect the living. Episode 1: The First Good Source James sees an opportunity when a young IRA volunteer is arrested on a burglary charge. Working together, they are soon disrupting IRA activity – but it's a high stakes game, and the informer's life is soon in grave danger. Cast: James – Jonathan Harden Interviewer – Michael Patrick Source – Marty Maguire Military Intelligence Officer – Paul Mallon Army Radio Voice – Marty Maguire A BBC Northern Ireland Production.

It's 2003, and coalition forces have taken Baghdad. A conference is held to portion out the contracts that will sustain the occupation. The United Kingdom sends a minister to negotiate their share - but the war-torn city is too dangerous for him to travel alone. Enter Carlton King - a senior protection officer with the Metropolitan Police Special Branch. With no time, 3 handguns and a broken sat-phone, Carlton and his tight-knit team must prepare the ground for the Minister's visit. Could YOU guarantee his safety? From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producers: Gemma Newby, Joe Foley. Produced by Joe Foley. Music by Nick Ryan.

It was an extraordinary series of events. A high-ranking Sinn Fein official is outed as an informer in the employ of M15 and the Special Branch of the PSNI. On the steps of Stormont, Denis Donaldson admits his role as a spy within the Republican ranks – then disappears. Six months later an intrepid journalist Hugh Jordan tracks him down to an isolated farmhouse in Glenties in Donegal confirming that his whereabouts aren't such a well-kept secret. Weeks later Donaldson is shot dead in the same cottage but mystery still surrounds what happened and why he remained there after he was discovered. Today I'm talking with Hugh Jordan about the case of Donaldson and a recent Police Ombudsman report which points the finger of blame at police and their failures to properly evaluate the threat to his life.

Alexei sits down with solicitor Paul Heron to chat everything spycops: who they are, why they spy, the life-altering affects that can have on people's lives and why Alexei might be the subject of a Special Branch file.   Then Alexei meets Helen Steel, one victim of the intimate and callous violations of the undercover officers. She kindly shares her story with us. Here are the links Helen mentions: Police Spies Out of Lives Undercover Research Group Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance Send your fan art, questions and Friendship applications to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Become a Patron here - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive  Update Description

End of Season Two Review Black Spy Podcast, Season 2, episode 0011 Carlton King looks back at Season Two of his Black Spy Podcast. Carlton highlights the diversity of the topics covered by him during this season from, was former King of England Edward the 7th a Nazis sympathiser? To, was senior member of the British Royal family, and the last Vice Roy of British India, Lord Louis Mountbatten, a paedophile? Both subjects were discussed with historian, author and the world's no 1 literacy agent, Andrew Lownie, during his guest appearance on the podcast. The show also looks back a two guests who deal daily with the ravages of drug and alcohol abuse; prison Doctor, Tracy Hopwood who explains her decades long work in Britain's prison system and Drug worker, Jill, who's episode gets deep into the weeds of the everyday street reality of drug and alcohol abuse on regular family life. Carlton and Jill, also discussed the alleged drug abuse within Britain's present day government and contemporary political elite; noting how society differentiates between the drug use of Britain's different social classes as regards police enforcement and societal acceptance. Another switch in emphasis was the great discussion with Hollywood and Hong Kong Kung Fu actor Winston Ellis. Winston, a three times world martial arts champion explained his incredible journey into the acting profession; including how he obtained a coveted role in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise starring Johnny Depp. What a guest! Another really powerful episode dealt with gambling, or as guest Carl put it, the gaming industry. Carl, explained how he entered the industry in which, as he put it, gave him a good life. However, Carl was keen to leave listeners with no doubt that the industry always wins! Noting the now, all pervasive aspect of gambling in our daily lives, Carl provided his email to listeners at the end his discussion with Carlton. Carl wished to offer assistance to anyone who might be addicted to the industries multitude of present day offerings. Looking back over this season we also brought a ‘Windrush Special' to listeners. In this must hear episode, Carlton spoke to several 95 year old West Indian women who were children of the British Empire. Listeners learn how for 400 years they were British citizens and through their early lives believed they were no different than any other Brit. We hear of the women's arrival from the Caribbean in the late 1940's early 1950's in what they universally called ‘the Mother Country' - England. We hear of the old ladies bewilderment when regular British people didn't see them as fellow Brits, even though, at the same time they had more racial freedom in Britain than in their Caribbean homelands. Most, if not all British Caribbean colonies had in place a quasi-apartheid system, with White Caribbean citizens or British expatriates at the top of society and Blacks at the bottom, with mixed race citizens somewhere in the middle with Indians and other imperial subjects. This season also saw the great interview with author and firearms armourer, Did's Hall. This episode dug deep into the issue of arming the British police, the difference between armed and non armed policing and the frankly surprising Hollywood shooting incident concerning the well known Hollywood ‘A' list actor, Alex Baldwin. Throughout every episode Carlton always made the connection between the regular world and the secret world of intelligence, national security, armed governmental close protection operations and geo-politics. To this end Carlton had an awesome sit down with veteran BBC reporter, ITV World in Action presenter and stalwart BBC flagship geopolitical investigative prime time programme presenter and producer of Panorama, John Ware. This full blown deep dive into the secret world of agents and intelligence gathering surrounding the Northern Ireland conflict, as well as John's actions in getting MI5 senior officer, Peter Wright's memoir “Spycatcher” published, was fascinating. This was a truly great episode. However, for those seeking an even greater view into the real clandestine world of terrorism, surveillance, secret intelligence, national security and armed governmental personal protection operations, the two last episodes of this season fully delivered. These episodes delved deep into the little known secret world of Scotland Yard's Special Branch during Carlton sit down with ex Detective Inspector, Bob Pugh. Bob spent 35 years in MPSB (the Metropolitan Police Special Branch) headquartered at the world famous Scotland Yard. ‘The Branch', Britain's Secret Police which was disbanded in 2006, had performed this national security role for more than 125 years, prior to it being disbanded, so Carlton and Bob, who were both long term senior members of The Branch, had much to discuss. For any person with an interest in the clandestine world of spies and spy catchers Bob episodes are an unbelievable must listen experience. This overview episode which explains these discussions in some depth, is consequently another Black Spy Podcast episode that educates whilst listeners are being simultaneously entertained. This episode will be released on Monday 3rd of January 2022. Contact or Donate to The Black Spy at: Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail. Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter: @Carlton_King Instagram: @carltonkingauthor Carlton's Autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a British secret agent” Is available from Amazon and all good online booksellers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB53651  

'The Branch' (Part 2) Season 2, Episode 0010  DI Bob Pugh, recollects his 35 years in Scotland Yard's Special Branch (MPSB), Britain's secret police Again this week's episode brings listeners a practically never before heard view from behind the scenes in the secret world of Scotland Yard's Special Branch. Formed in 1883, before the existence of the Security Service (MI5) in 1909, and The Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1911, the Metropolitan Police Special Branch was Britain's first accredited internal secret service. Tasked with upholding the national security of the United Kingdom, The Branch would later share this role with MI5. However, because MI5 is not a law enforcement unit and therefore has no police powers of arrest or compunction, the Security Service has always required the assistance of the Branch or the police in general. Again in this week's episode, Bob Pugh an ex Detective Inspector in the Branch, recollects his 35 years in MPSB and the exploits he undertook in the many departments and sections of The Branch. This continues the fascinating discussion form last week, so for anybody who has any interest in the covert world of national security, secret intelligence and allied geopolitics it's another must listen show. In this second part of this two week discussion, we learn about MPSB's close protection role and we touch on its deep cover activities. We also continue to touch on the Branch's investigative, secret intelligence and national security roles and the reasons for the Branch's eventual disbandment. We speak of Scotland Yard Special Branch officers bodyguard and its, and the Branch's successor organisation - SO1. We speak of the Branch's/SO1's responsibility for providing armed personal protection to Britain's highest ranking politicians (The Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Defence and Home Secretaries etc.) and UK wide responsibility for protecting visiting foreign Presidents, Prime Ministers and politically active Kings, Queens as well as other senior foreign politicians officially visiting the UK. Once again we see why the Black Spy Podcast provides listeners with unrivalled access to the secret clandestine world, whilst also informing and entertaining. So subscribe not to miss an episode. Its free. This episode will be released on Monday 27th of December 2021 To contact or donate to The Black Spy go to: Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail. Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter: @Carlton_King Instagram: @carltonkingauthor To know more about Carlton's unique journey into the secret services read his autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a British secret agent” Click to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB536 Carlton is also available for public speaking events. To book him, use the contacts above.  

The Black Spy Podcast Season 2, Episode 0009 'The Branch' DI Bob Pugh, recollects his 35 years in Scotland Yard's Special Branch (MPSB), Britain's secret police This week's episode brings listeners a practically never before heard view of behind the scenes in the secret world of The Branch. Formed in 1883 before the existence of  the Security Service (MI5) in 1909, and The Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1911, the Metropolitan Police Special Branch was Britain's first accredited internal secret service. Tasked with upholding the national security of the United Kingdom, The Branch would later share this role with MI5. Because MI5 is not a law enforcement unit and therefore have no police powers of arrest or compunction, the Security Service would always require the assistance of the Branch or the police in general. In this week's episode, Bob Pugh an ex Detective Inspector in the Branch, recollects his 35 years in MPSB and the exploits he undertook in the many departments and sections of The Branch. This is a fascinating discussion for anybody who has at least the slightest interest in the covert world of national security, secret intelligence and allied geopolitics. In this discussion, which lasts over two episodes, we learn how MPSB officers were recruited, the examinations they had to pass to be selected, the vetting system officers had to undergo to be granted unfettered access to the top secret information, documentation and intelligence MPSB officers required to undertake their national security task. We also learn of the investigative, secret intelligence and national security training MPSB officers had to undergo to gain the level of competence required to perform counter intelligence, counter subversion, counter terrorism, counter extremism and counter proliferation roles undertaken by Scotland Yard's Special Branch. Moreover, many Scotland Yard Special Branch officers additionally underwent high level bodyguard and surveillance training as MPSB had the national responsibility for combatting Irish Republican extremism/terrorism and global responsibility for providing personal armed protection to Britain's top politicians (The Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Defence and Home Secretaries etc.) and UK wide responsibility for protecting visiting foreign Presidents, Prime Ministers and politically active Kings, Queens as well as other senior foreign politicians officially visiting the UK.  So, as you can see, once again Black Spy Podcast provides listeners with unrivalled access to the secret clandestine world, whilst also informing and entertaining listeners.  Subscribe not to miss an episode. Its free. This episode will be released on Monday 20th of December 2021 To contact or donate to The Black Spy go to: Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail. Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter: @Carlton_King Instagram: @carltonkingauthor To know more about Carlton's unique journey into the secret services read his autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a British secret agent” Click to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB536 Carlton is also available for speaking events, to book him, use the contacts above.  

The Black Spy Podcast Season 2, episode 0006 'The Troubles, The IRA, Spycatcher and The Australian Prime Minister – A sit down with veteran Panorama and World in Action journalist and producer John Ware' This week's Black Spy Podcast brings listeners another great opportunity to delve into the secret world, this time with veteran ITV, BBC and press journalist/producer and author, John Ware, specialising in national security, Irish terrorism, espionage, politics and police corruption. John explains his journalistic connections with IRA and loyalist contacts, as well as Special Branch officers from the former Royal Ulster Constabulary. John also speaks of his efforts to get former senior Security Service officer Peter Wright's best selling expose, 'Spycatcher', off the ground. He and Carlton examine the security service and the British government's attempt to prevent Spycatcher being published utilising an Australian court. John recollects his 'battle' with Peter Wright's solicitor, the subsequent Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. During this episode John also delves deep into the dirty world of secret intelligence during the Northern Ireland conflict, from the 'loyalist', Republican and indeed the security forces perspective. Amongst many other issues, state collusion and the role of 'terrorist' agents are also placed under John and Carlton's microscope. Listeners will enjoy this sit down with John, as we take the show back to its truly secret roots. Hold on to your hats, guys and girls, whilst the lid is well and truly lifted off the secret world. This episode will be released on Monday 15th of November 2021 To contact or donate to The Black Spy go to: Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail. Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter: @Carlton_King Instagram: @carltonkingauthor To know more about Carlton's unique journey into the secret services read his autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a British secret agent” Click: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB53651 Carlton is also available for speaking events, to book him, use the contacts above.    

The Black Spy Podcast, Season 2, episode 0001 'Brexit, empire, the Traitor King & paedophilia in high office' This hard hitting discussion with author, publisher, historian and the best selling literary agent in the world, Andrew Lownie, delves deep into Britain's past present and future, as uncomfortable histories are brought out into the cold light of day. From skeletons in the Royal cupboard - treachery with Hitler and paedophilia at the highest military rank – to the Empire, Brexit and free trade verses protectionism the discussion freely meanders around the question of what are actual state and national security secrets as opposed to attempts to prevent 'individual' embarrassment. The episode also discusses changes in the British civil service, the increased prominence of SPADs (Special Advisors) and the competence of ministers within the British governmental system. Moreover, the programme assesses the importance of Scotland Yard's Special Branch as a one time long standing security service within the 'British police'. Furthermore, the discussion touches on the danger to all British intelligence and security services, of outing MPSB officers. As, if the UK can out its own clandestine officers, then how future agents have confidence that British intelligence will protect them. Such actions are a clear death knell, for any country's intelligence and security agencies. In this extended episode listeners truly learn how difficult it normally is to gain an insight into the secret world as Andrew explains what he did to gain the knowledge he required to write his in-depth biographies. If you're seriously interested in the clandestine world, this episode is a must hear and its revelations will inform and educate many, if not most listeners about matters long hidden from view. Andrew now awaits the result of a very personally expensive legal adjudication concerning he right to obtain access to Lord Mountbatten's public dairies. Papers which could shine an even brighter light on some of his questionable activities! Carlton intends to have Andrew back on The Black Spy Podcast when this occurs. Contact or Donate to The Black Spy at: Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail. Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter: @Carlton_King Instagram: @carltonkingauthor Carlton's Autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a British secret agent” Is available from Amazon and all good online booksellers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB53651 The Black Spy is also available for speaking events, contact as above.

The Registry Files are the huge database of secret files Special Branch keep on anything it considers seditions. They are the documents that the undercover officers from the Special Demonstration Squad and the National Public Order Intelligence Unit contributed to. We're joined by Donal O'Driscoll From the Undercover Research Group to chat about how we've long believed these files existed, but that through recent revelations from the Undercover Policing Inquiry, we have been able to learn some specifics about them. You can read more about the Registry Files here: https://powerbase.info/index.php/Special_Branch_Registry