

True Spies Debriefs: Tim Tate on the Spycatcher Scandal
Nov 26, 2024
Tim Tate, a best-selling author and acclaimed documentary filmmaker, shares his fascinating insights on the high-stakes world of espionage. He unravels the connections between KGB mole Mikhail Golianevesky and MI5's Peter Wright. Besides illuminating the repercussions of Tate's 'Spycatcher' work, he candidly reveals his own brush with being labeled a national security threat. The discussion also touches on the transparency battles faced by journalists during the turbulent Thatcher era and the ethical dilemmas within intelligence agencies.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Espionage and the Spycatcher Dilemma
02:35 • 10min
Revelations of Espionage: The Thatcher Era and MI5's Secrets
12:34 • 4min
Secrets of Cold War Espionage
16:47 • 14min
The Deception of Intelligence: Navigating Counterintelligence and Fake Defectors
31:09 • 4min
Secrets, Access, and Accountability in Intelligence
35:04 • 14min
Challenges and Narrative in Old School Journalism
49:32 • 3min