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Kim Philby is recruited by Soviet intelligence and sent to Spain with a deadly mission: infiltrate the rising fascist movement and assassinate General Francisco Franco. But breaking into the world of espionage isn’t easy - even for a well-connected Cambridge man. In this episode, David and Gordon chart Philby’s unlikely rise from failed spy to war correspondent for The Times, using Britain’s old boys’ network to gain access to Europe’s most dangerous political flashpoint. As Spain teeters on the brink of civil war, Philby finds himself at the heart of the conflict - reporting on the fighting by day, secretly working for the communists by night, and drawn into a plot that could change European history. 🎙️ Topics covered include: – The Cambridge Spies – Kim Philby and Soviet espionage – The Spanish Civil War – The rise of fascism in 1930s Europe – British intelligence and the old boys’ network – The plot to assassinate General Franco This is Episode 2 of our series on Kim Philby, one of the most notorious double agents in modern history. ------------------ ➡️ Join The Declassified Club: Start your free trial at https://therestisclassified.com - go deeper into the world of espionage with exclusive Q&As, interviews with top intelligence insiders, quarterly 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. ------------------- 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. ------------------- Try Attio for free at https://www.attio.com/tric -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@restisclassifiedsub_confirmation=1 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/triclassified -------------------------------------- 🗞️ Sign Up To The Free Newsletter Here: https://mailchi.mp/goalhanger.com/tric-free-newsletter-sign-up -------------------------------------- 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567680193497 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/restisclassified/?hl=en TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@restisclassified Twitter: / https://x.com/triclassified -------------------------------------- 📩 Email: classified@goalhanger.com -------------------------------------- Social Producer: Emma Jackson Producer: Becki Hills Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor