Book of the Week - The Defence of the Realm
Peter Firth reads from Christopher Andrew's history of the British Security Service, MI5
Book of the Week - The Defence of the Realm - Episode 1
Peter Firth reads from Christopher Andrew's history of MI5. How myth gave rise to reality as the rumour mills of fiction created a climate of fear and suspicion.
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Book of the Week - The Defence of the Realm - Episode 2
The advice of those with access to German informants goes ignored by the Chamberlain government in the months leading up to the Second World War.
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Book of the Week - The Defence of the Realm - Episode 3
Peter Firth reads Christopher Andrew's history of MI5. The recruiting of spies was never an exact science, owing much to the clubbable atmosphere of Oxbridge and public schools.
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Book of the Week - The Defence of the Realm - Episode 4
The most publicly turbulent disagreements between the spies and the politicians to whom they reported occurred during Harold Wilson's final term in office.
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Book of the Week - The Defence of the Realm - Episode 5
Peter Firth reads from Christopher Andrew's history of the British Security Service, MI5. Bringing the story up to date.
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