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Spies, Lies, and Espionage: Secrets of the Cold War

Unearth the cloak-and-dagger tales from an age of espionage.

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8 episodes57 min total

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Episode 1: The Man Who Knew Too Much: Kim Philby

Explore the enigmatic life of Kim Philby, arguably the most famous double agent of the Cold War. Delve into his intricate espionage activities as he deceived both UK and...

Episode 2: The Berlin Tunnel: Listening to the Enemy

Take a journey into one of the most ambitious espionage projects of the Cold War era—Operation Silver, also known as the Berlin Tunnel. Learn how Allied forces managed to...

Episode 3: The Enigma of KGB and CIA Double Agents

Uncover the dangerous lives of double agents who played perilous games with allegiance during the Cold War. Explore the complex relationships and mind games between the K...

Episode 4: Spy Satellites: Eyes in the Sky

Reveal the pivotal role of spy satellites in Cold War intelligence. Discover how these space-based eyes provided unprecedented surveillance capabilities that transformed...

Episode 5: The Disappearance of Oleg Penkovsky

Dive into the mysterious story of Oleg Penkovsky, a Soviet intelligence officer whose betrayal of the USSR provided critical information to the West during the Cold War,...

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The Man Who Knew Too Much: Kim Philby

Explore the enigmatic life of Kim Philby, arguably the most famous double agent of the Cold War. Delve into his intricate espionage activities as he d...

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Ep 2

The Berlin Tunnel: Listening to the Enemy

Take a journey into one of the most ambitious espionage projects of the Cold War era—Operation Silver, also known as the Berlin Tunnel. Learn how Alli...