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Inside MI5: The Real Spooks

British espionage historian Christopher Andrew joins MI5 to examine their historical archives as part of his research on the Service's 100 years of existence.

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  • Matthew Macfadyen

    Matthew Macfadyen

    Self - Narrator (voice)

  • Christopher Andrew

    Christopher Andrew

    Self - Author 'Defence of the Realm'

  • Stephen Lander

    Stephen Lander

    Self - MI5 Director General 1996-2002

  • Cynthia Postan

    Cynthia Postan

    Self

  • Harold Wilson

    Harold Wilson

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British espionage historian Christopher Andrew joins MI5 to examine their historical archives as part of his research on the Service's 100 years of existence.

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