In the early 1930s, five high-flying Cambridge University students were recruited to become Soviet spies.
These five men enjoyed decades-long careers at the top of the British establishment and were some of the most successful double agents in history.
In part one of this three-part mini-series, we see how it all got started.
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Aug 13
#626 | The Strange Story of Punch and Judy
He wears a red hat, carries a stick, and laughs as he beats almost everyone he meets. This episode tells the odd, violent story of Punch and Judy, the puppet show that began in Italy and became a British seaside symbol. It looks at how Mr Punch survived for over 300 years, and wh ... Show More
25m 31s
Jul 30
#624 | George III: The Real Story of the “Mad King”
In 1788, King George III began speaking without pause, talking to trees, and frightening his court. He is often remembered as the “Mad King” who lost America, but his life was far more complex and tragic. This episode looks at the devoted farmer-king, his mysterious illness, and ... Show More
25m 31s
Jul 16
#622 | A Short History of Fire
A million years ago, in a cave in South Africa, our ancestors did something no other animal has ever done: they controlled fire. Fire cooked our food, shrank our guts, grew our brains, and gave us the deep sleep and fireside stories that made us human. This is the story of our sp ... Show More
24m 39s
Jun 2025
Improve English: Oxford Cambridge & Red Brick Unis Ep 815
Did you know that over 680,000 international students chose UK universities in just one year? Or that some British https://adeptenglish.com/ universities still require students to wear formal gowns, just like in Harry Potter?Welcome to Adept English, the podcast where you learn h ... Show More
13m 58s