
historyFeb 2, 202649:03pending
123. Kim Philby: Communist Double Agent In London (Ep 3)
About this episode
Kim Philby’s moment in the sun has finally arrived: he has been recruited by MI6 and asked to join the anti-communist division. With access to intelligence beyond his wildest dreams, this is Philby’s chance to show the Russians what he’s made of.
Listen as David and Gordon continue their story on the rise of Kim Philby from war correspondent to one of the most important men in British intelligence.
-------------------
Join the Declassified Club to go deeper into the world of espionage with exclusive Q&As, interviews with top intelligence insiders, regular livestreams, ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, and weekly deep dives into original spy stories. Members also get curated reading lists, special book discounts, prize draws, and access to our private chat community.
Just go to therestisclassified.com or join on Apple Podcasts.
-------------------
Get a 10% discount on business PCs, printers and accessories using the code TRIC10. Visit https://HP.com/CLASSIFIED for more information. T&C's apply.
-------------------
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restisclassified Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
-------------------
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @restisclassified
Video Editor: James Clayden
Social Producer: Emma Jackson
Producer: Becki Hills
Head of History: Dom Johnson
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Get every episode summarized
Each time The Rest Is Classified publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from The Rest Is Classified

191. 9/11: The Twin Towers Fall (Ep 5)
The Rest Is Classified
Sep 6, 202648:55completed

190. 9/11: Could the Attacks Have Been Prevented? (Ep 4)
The Rest Is Classified
Sep 2, 202654:31failed

189. 9/11: How Much Did the Saudis Know? (Ep 3)
The Rest Is Classified
Aug 30, 20261:07:04pending

188. 9/11: How to Recruit a Hijacker (Ep 2)
The Rest Is Classified
Aug 26, 20261:04:20pending