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October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Journalist Charlie English is the author of The CIA Book Club - the story of how a courageous group of underground printers and publishers broke the iron grip of censorship on Cold War Poland. In this episode of True Spies, Charlie is…
Brief Histories: Dark Arts - Assassination

October 15, 2026 · 30 min

In the third season of Brief Histories, True Spies producer Joe Foley is your guide to the fringes of spycraft's secret world. In this Brief History of Assassination, we'll uncover the world's oldest whodunnit, meet the real Order of…
True Spies Classic: The Josephine Baker Effect | Deuxieme Bureau

October 13, 2026 · 51 min

In this classic episode of True Spies, Sophia Di Martino and author Damian Lewis tell the story of triple-threat superstar Josephine Baker, who weaponized her unstoppable charisma in the service of the French resistance during WW2. Armed…
True Spies Debrief: Ayman Oghana on Mental Health, China, And The Spy Next Door

October 6, 2026 · 37 min

Content Warning: This episode contains references to violence and contains an extended discussion around mental health. Journalist Ayman Oghanna has reported from the heart of some of the worlds' deadliest conflicts. He's also fought his…
Stealing Hitler's Rocket | WW2

September 29, 2026 · 55 min

A deadly new weapon threatens to change the course of World War Two - a sub-orbital missile, years ahead of its time. It's called the V2 Rocket, and it's Adolf Hitler's best hope for revenge on his enemies. But a brave network of Polish…

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True Spies Classic: Undercover With The Nipsters | Investigation

September 22, 2026 · 43 min

Writer and researcher Julia Ebner makes a living out of infiltrating extremist groups. In the divided political landscape of the 21st century, some of those groups are making a play for the mainstream. In this classic True Spies episode…
True Spies Debrief: Julia Ebner on Radicalization, the Internet and Linguistic Analysis

September 15, 2026 · 39 min

The fantastic Julia Ebner, researcher and author, returns to the True Spies Debrief to discuss with host Morgan Childs her latest findings - how proper analysis of the online language of radicalized individuals can help predict violent…
Killing Lumumba | CIA

September 8, 2026 · 50 min

How did the coronation of a newly independent African nation, and it's democratically elected leader, Patrice Lumumba, turn into one of the hottest flash points of the early Cold War? Author and journalist Stuart A. Reid takes us back to…
True Spies Classic: The Klaus Fuchs Effect | WW2

September 1, 2026 · 48 min

As a World War rages, humanity stands on the precipice of a new era in warfare. The atomic age is dawning - and Earth's great powers are determined to secure their place in it. In this classic episode of True Spies, Sophia Di Martino…
True Spies Debrief: Jim Chiles on Project Doorstop

August 25, 2026 · 39 min

Author and journalist James R. Chiles joins Morgan Childs to discuss the half-forgotten history of Project Doorstop - the US Government's Cold War strategy against nuclear arms smuggling. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And…
Ortiz's War | OSS

August 18, 2026 · 54 min

In the days after D-Day, deep behind enemy lines in Occupied France, how does one man's personal battle, turn the tide of the entire war? Hear the story of Peter Ortiz - a legend of the French Foreign Legion, US Marines and the OSS…
True Spies Classic: Seven Female Spies | WW2

August 11, 2026 · 43 min

During the Second World War, Vera Atkins sent hundreds of British spies into Occupied France. Some of them never came back - and nobody knew why. Vanessa Kirby shares the story of one woman's mission to find answers in the rubble of…

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About the show

True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley and Rhiannon Neads talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. You’ll meet experts from the top intelligence agencies including FBI, CIA, MI5, MI6 (SIS), KGB, GRU, Mossad and many others. You’ll discover characters who spied because of money, ideology, coercion or just plain old ego. And, if you’d like to dig deeper into the world of secrets, and test your own secret intelligence skills, head over to spyscape.com for articles, games, experiences, puzzles and videos. For episodes first and ad-free, subscribe to Spyscape+ at: plus.Spyscape.com A Cup & Nuzzle production. Series producers: Gemma Newby, Joe Foley. Music: Nick Ryan.