Death of Kim Philby

Title

Death of Kim Philby

Genre

News report; Interview; Obituary

TX Date

12 May 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:51

Description

Kim Philby, the double agent who betrayed British secrets to the Russians for thirty years, has died. Ken Goodwin looks back at Philby’s life. With contributions from Phillip Knightley, who interviewed Philby, and former British spy, Greville Wynne. Also includes archival interview material.

Contributors

Ken Goodwin; Kim Philby; Phillip Knightley; Greville Wynne

Keywords

Deaths; UK; USSR; International relations; Espionage; State security; Spies; Kim Philby

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