93. JFK vs the CIA: Bay of Pigs (Ep 4)

93. JFK vs the CIA: Bay of Pigs (Ep 4)

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152. Britain’s Man Inside the IRA: Unmasking the Traitor (Ep 4)

What brought about Stakeknife’s downfall? How did the IRA react when they realised there was a spy at the very top of their organisation? And what was Operation Kenova, and how did it reveal the truth of the Stakeknife case? In the final part of their journey into the infamous mo ...  Show more

151. Britain’s Man Inside the IRA: From Spy to Executioner (Ep 3)

What happens when an agent has to commit horrific crimes whilst undercover? What did the British government know about Stakeknife’s crimes? And did the IRA suspect Scappaticci of being a double agent? Listen as David and Gordon reach the height of Stakeknife’s power and explore t ...  Show more

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