David Burke

Lawyer and intelligence historian who appears as the primary expert guest, recounting the Patrick Crinion case and drawing on government documents and his book The Puppet Masters.

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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 9min

The Secret Policeman | MI6

David Burke, a lawyer and intelligence historian, unravels the gripping tale of Patrick Crinion, an Irish police intelligence analyst turned MI6 informant during the Troubles. He explores how Crinion was groomed from youth to spy, feeding vital information on the IRA while facing off against a cunning IRA spymaster. The dramatic fallout from Crinion's revelations led to national scandal as arms deals and covert operations spiraled out of control, illustrating the high stakes and perilous lives entangled in espionage across a divided Ireland.

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