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Bond, The Secret Service & Exporting Britain's Influence
Bond, The Secret Service & Exporting Britain's Influence
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Sep 29, 2021
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Podcast episode
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James Bond is a character that has come to define a certain kind of Britishness but what, if any, role does 007 play in the real world of intelligence? Professor Christopher Andrew, the official historian of MI5, joins the podcast today and in his opinion, James Bond has been a surprisingly valuable asset to British intelligence over the last five decades. Indeed, the Bond brand has helped our security services to punch above their weight across the globe. Christopher and Dan also discuss the origins of the UK's security services, their ever-evolving role since their inception and whether Bond bears any resemblance to actual spying.
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Released:
Sep 29, 2021
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Podcast episode
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