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History's Secret Heroes: Series 1: The Mystery of Garbo

History's Heroes

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The Mystery of Agent Garbo

Nigel West spent a decade trying to find the identity of Agent Garbo. He eventually tracked down Juan Pujol, who had operated as a double agent in World War II. After 12 years he finally found his man - but not before pulling some strings behind the scenes and getting Buckingham Palace to invite him back for another public ceremony.

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