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122. Kim Philby: An Assassin In Spain (Ep 2)
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122. Kim Philby: An Assassin In Spain (Ep 2)

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January 28, 20261h 1m

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Show Notes

Kim Philby has been recruited by the communists to spy on the growing fascist movement across Europe, but he can’t seem to penetrate the intelligence services. So, like all men with access to an old boys’ network in 20th century Britain, he asks a friend for a job. 


In this episode, David and Gordon chart Philby’s rise as a war correspondent for The Times in London; eventually finding himself in Spain on the eve of war with the unenviable task of trying to assassinate General Franco.


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