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The Reckless Thing of Philby
Philby serves cigarettes, beer and sherry from a tray. He cracks a few jokes as they set up newsreel equipment. But as someone switches on a bright spotlight he feels a trickle of sweat run down the side of his face. The questions start. Did you all share the same politics at University, Mr Philby? His mouth starts to dry as he blinks at the dazzling light. And is it true you married a communist activist in Austria?