Leo Long on being exposed as a spy

Title

Leo Long on being exposed as a spy

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

1 Nov 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:04:13

Description

Report on the press conference by Leo Long, with excerpts, about being a spy for Russia as part of the Anthony Blunt spy ring and not granted immunity, and feeling remorse. His wife, Vera Long says she wished he’d told her sooner. After the press conference, the couple give an interview. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Leo Long; Vera Long

Keywords

Suicide; UK; USSR; Espionage; Anthony Blunt; Spies; Spouses; Leo Long

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