To Catch a Spy | Investigation

In 'Spycatcher', Peter Wright provides a candid account of his career in MI5, including his work on counterintelligence and his efforts to unmask Soviet moles within the British intelligence community. The book alleges significant wrongdoing and unethical practices within MI5 and MI6, such as plots against Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson and the attempted assassination of President Nasser during the Suez Crisis. Wright also discusses the history of MI5, its principal officers, and various intelligence techniques. The book gained notoriety due to the British government's attempts to suppress its publication, leading to a significant legal battle and public interest in the book's revelations.