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Ben Macintyre explores the truth behind the most famous double agent in modern history. Nicholas Elliott continues to defend Kim Philby as suspicion grows that he is a Soviet spy.

In the second episode of this two-part special, the net begins to close on Philby.

Summoned back to London from Washington, he faces interrogation, as suspicion grows that he is a Soviet agent, working within MI6. His old friend and colleague in MI6, Nicholas Elliott, defends his friend's reputation, insisting that he is innocent.

For the next 12 years Philby, with Elliott's unwitting help, manages to charm and bluff his way out of every accusation. Then, in January 1963, Philby's luck runs out as the two friends meet for the final time and Elliott demands the truth.

This is the remarkable tale of two friends and two spies, each working on opposite sides in the Cold War.

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Fri 1 Oct 2021 03:00
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Presenter Ben Macintyre
Kim Philby David Oakes
Nicholas Elliot William Beck
Producer Tom McCarthy
Series Producer Francis Whately
Executive Producer Dominic Corssley-Holland
Assistant Producer Ben Ryder
Production Manager Gezz Mounter
Production Coordinator Jane Chan

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