83. The Man Who Saved The World: Countdown to Armageddon (Ep 4)

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Kim Philby is MI6’s man in Washington - whilst also working for the KGB. But he’s about to discover that western intelligence is running a hunt for moles - one that could lead to him. Listen as David and Gordon go deep into the murky world of Kim Philby in Washington. ----------- ...  Show more

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