169. The Murder of Litvinenko: Poisoned in London (Ep 1)

169. The Murder of Litvinenko: Poisoned in Lo...

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171. The Murder of Litvinenko: Killed in Plain Sight (Ep 3)

Russian assassins are closing in on Alexander Litvinenko… But who will deal the fatal blow? Listen as David and Gordon explore the dramatic moments leading up to the murder of Alexander Litvinenko in London. ------------------- THE REST IS CLASSIFIED LIVE 2026 at The Rest Is Fest ...  Show more

 . 40min 35sec
170. The Murder of Litvinenko: Putin’s Plan To Kill (Ep 2)

Former Russian Security Service officer Alexander Litvinenko is in exile in London. But his clash with Vladimir Putin will only increase in its intensity - placing the two men on a collision course towards certain doom. David and Gordon explore the potential motivations for the m ...  Show more

 . 52min 12sec

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