The Spy Who Inspired the First Bond Girl | Rescue from execution | 3

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The Spy Who Inspired the First Bond Girl | Murdered, Then Forgotten | 4

How did someone so essential in war become so expendable in peace? In conversation with Charlie Higson, historian Clare Mulley explores the extraordinary life of Krystyna Skarbek - a woman more Bond than Bond girl. Together, they unpack her daring wartime exploits, the misogyny t ...  Show more

 . 39min 2sec
The Spy Who Sold Nuclear Secrets to Iran | The Seeds of Revenge | 1

At a secure lab in Amsterdam, scientists are working on tech that can enrich uranium for nuclear bombs. But when India tests a nuke, employee Dr. A.Q. Khan, turns spy to help Pakistan get the bomb too. And soon he’ll spread atomic weapons worldwide.See Privacy Policy at https://a ...  Show more

 . 37min 53sec

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