The Spy Who

A secret SOS triggers a thrilling Mossad mission to rescue Ethiopian Jews from a dangerous Marxist regime. The podcast dives into the heart-pounding escape plan through hostile territories, detailing the personal sacrifices of operatives. It captures the desperate journey of a Jewish teacher selling his ring for help, while Mossad agents work in the shadows to ensure safe evacuations. The tension and bravery showcase the high stakes involved in a covert operation aimed at saving lives.

Richard Aldrich and Rory Cormac, esteemed scholars and co-authors of 'The Secret Royals', explore the British royal family's intriguing ties to espionage. They discuss how Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II operated as intelligence handlers, accessing sensitive information and influencing national security. The conversation touches on spies visiting Buckingham Palace, Princess Diana's complex relationship with the intelligence community, and how modern royals like King Charles engage with secret services today. Secrets steeped in history reveal a legacy of royal intrigue.

Step aboard a Viking longboat as the hosts humorously unearth the gritty realities of life at sea. Delve into personal anecdotes intertwined with historical perspectives, including a heartfelt World War II tale. Discover the legacy of Welsh pirates alongside a gripping survival story, all while exploring the eccentricities of notorious pirate Black Bart and his unconventional rules. Imagine a crew jamming to modern tunes as they navigate the high seas—it's a comical yet insightful journey through maritime history!

Travel back to January 1944 as Hardy Amies grapples with the stakes of espionage in WWII. Discover the intense planning behind liberating Antwerp, where daring SOE agents take on Nazi defenses. The podcast dives deep into the emotional scars left on Brussels after the war, revealing the personal struggles of those who survived. An intriguing tale of Prosper De Zieta unfolds, showcasing his hidden identity while echoing the glamour of a fashion designer whose work graces Queen Elizabeth II. Explore loyalty and betrayal in the intertwining worlds of royalty and intelligence.

Armed with a new secret weapon, Amies compiles a kill list to deal with Nazi collaborators, including the traitor taking down his agents one by one. Will the Belgians back his scheme? Some gun sound effects courtesy of Mike Burns & Fabien Compos of youtube.com/@BlokeontheRangeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

British fashion designer Hardy Amies applies for a second job as a spymaster as World War 2 begins. Before long, he's sending his men directly into the dangers of Nazi-occupied Belgium, and his guilt threatens to overtake him. Who is the man with the missing finger entrapping British agents?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Cumming, writer, actor, composer and originator of Operation Mincemeat: The Musical, transformed one of WWII’s most surreal tales—a corpse planted with fake intelligence to mislead the Nazis—into an all-singing, all-dancing West End sensation. Our host, Charlie Higson speaks to David about finding musical comedy in this unlikely wartime story, and balancing humour with the operation's darker truths.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With 160,000 Allied troops about to invade Sicily, the Operation Mincemeat team hunt for signs that the Nazis fell for their con. But are the Germans fooled, or about to turn Britain’s double cross against the Allies?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Germany and Britain both want the same thing: to get Major Bill Martin’s briefcase into the hands of the Nazis. But will Operation Mincemeat’s ploy survive a reckless chauffeur, an inquisitive coroner and the rule-abiding Spanish Navy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The story of Operation Mincemeat. It’s 1943 and World War 2 hangs on a knife-edge. Everybody knows the obvious next move for the Allies is to invade Sicily. So Winston Churchill gives his spy chiefs a daunting task: create a lie so good it will fool Adolf Hitler and get Nazi Germany to move its troops elsewhere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.