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SpyMasters

Antonia Senior
Espionage
World War II
CIA
Russia
Soviet Union
Cold War
KGB
FSB
Donald Trump
U-Boats
Mossad
China
Crime
Battle Of Atlantic
Putin
Nazi Germany
Mark Ellis
Frank Merlin
Enigma
Wolfpack

Writer and journalist Antonia Senior interviews all the best writers on espionage. Each episode will bring you fascinating stories on spies, covert action and more - delving in to fact and fiction, past and present.

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Latest Episodes

STALIN'S APOSTLES: The Cambridge Five and the making of the Soviet Empire, Part 2. From MacLean and Burgess' defection to today, research, new sources,

The Cambridge Five are surrounded by myth. It was time for a new sober and revealing history of t... more

The Cambridge Five are surrounded by myth. It was time for a new sober and revealing history of the most deadly spy ring ever. Paul Burke talks to Antonia Senior about her new thrilling account of Burgess, Maclean, Philby, Blunt & Cairncross:

STALIN... more

Adrian Munsey, director/writer of Spymasters a new documentary series for Sky Arts talks to Paul Burke about the intersection between history and its representation in film and fiction. The documentary features contributions from Christopher Andrews... more

What if one of the founders of the English novel was also a spy?

In this episode of Spymasters, host Paul Burke speaks with historian Marc Mierowski about the extraordinary secret career of Daniel Defoe.

Today Defoe is remembered as the author of R... more

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Antonia Senior
Author of Stalin's Apostles
Author and Journalist
Episode: STALIN'S APOSTLES: The Cambridge Five and the making of the Soviet Empire
Adrian Munsey
Director and creator of the SpyMasters documentary on Sky Arts
Sky Arts / SpyMasters
Episode: Spymasters Documentary - Sky Arts, Director Adrian Munsey
James Wolff
Former British intelligence officer and author
Episode: Spies and Other Gods: James Wolff on British intelligence, secrecy, and the “soul” of spying
Alex Preston
Prize-winning author and acclaimed journalist
Episode: A Stranger in Corfu: MI6, Betrayal, and the Island Where Spies Disappear, with Alex Preston
Filip Kovacevic
An academic focused on intelligence narratives and the KGB.
Substack writer
Episode: KGB Literati: How Soviet Spy Fiction Shaped the Secret State
Sam Guthrie
Author and former diplomat
Episode: China, Espionage and the Price of Compromise: The Peak, with San Guthrie
Jason Burke
International security correspondent for The Guardian, author of several critically acclaimed books.
The Guardian
Episode: Spying on the Revolution: Gunnar Ekberg, Infiltration, and the Birth of Modern Terrorism.
Dr. Helen Fry
Author and historian focusing on espionage and WWII
Author of The White Lady
Episode: Behind German Lines: The White Lady, with Dr Helen Fry
Roger Moorhouse
Top historian and author of Wolfpack: Inside Hitler's New Boat War
Episode: The Wolfpack and the Codebreakers: The Enigma story from the German perspective, with Roger Moorhouse

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Antonia Senior
Host and journalist with expertise in literature and espionage.

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#77
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The Spy Who Shaped Britain: Daniel Defoe and the Secret Politics of Union
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about that, please, Marc?
Marc explains how his work sits at the intersection of the history of ideas and literary history, and how Defoe's life and espionage activity illuminate the broader political dynamics of the Union.
STALIN'S APOSTLES: The Cambridge Five and the making of the Soviet Empire
Q: Well, so that's today. Obviously you want people to buy the book. What else?
Antonia explains the aims of the book, discusses the myth-busting focus, and outlines how the narrative shifts from a glamorized story to a more nuanced examination of recruitment, loyalty, and the human cost of espionage.
The Poet's Game: writing a bestselling spy thriller, with Paul Vidich
Q: Why is Alex Matthews positioned as an outsider from the CIA?
I like the ambivalence of characters who are not fully committed to a mission or institution, which adds psychological depth and unpredictability to their actions.
The Poet's Game: writing a bestselling spy thriller, with Paul Vidich
Q: What made you want to set your novel in 2018?
I was deeply concerned about the world in 2021, particularly the political environment and events surrounding the Trump administration, which inspired the novel's contemporary setting.
Spying on Hitler: The Spy and the Devil with Tim Willasey-Wilsey
Q: How did his initial move towards embedding himself with the Nazi Party?
He leveraged connections and positioned himself as a journalist, gradually gaining access to the party members.

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Exploring the intricate world of espionage, this podcast brings together notable authors, historians, and experts to discuss themes surrounding spy fiction and real-world intelligence operations. Each episode features interviews that weave together storytelling and historical contexts, emphasizing the moral complexities and human experiences behind espionage narratives. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions on a range of topics, from the psychological toll of espionage to the evolution of spy fiction, enriched by the guests' personal insights and professional backgrounds in intelligence and literature.

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2. Adrian Munsey
3. James Wolff
4. Alex Preston
5. Filip Kovacevic
6. Sam Guthrie
7. Jason Burke
8. Dr. Helen Fry

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