Nigel West on MI5 book and British spies

Title

Nigel West on MI5 book and British spies

Genre

Interview

TX Date

29 Nov 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:05:04

Description

Author, Nigel West on his book, MI5: British Security Service Operations 1909-1945. He names several people whom he alleges were linked to spying operations for the Soviet Union, including Burgess McLean, Anthony Blunt, Leo Long and Edward Scott. He says it is important that the names are exposed because the public needs to understand the extent of the Soviet influence during the War. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Nigel West

Keywords

Books; Authors; British; USSR; Espionage; Anthony Blunt; Spies; Special forces; Military intelligence; Leo Long; MI5: British Security Service Operations 1909-1945; Burgess McLean; Edward Scott

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