Portland Spy Ring Part 1 (138)

<p>In this episode we talk with Trevor Barnes, the author of “Dead Doubles, a new book on the Portland Spy Ring, one of the most infamous espionage cases of the Cold War.</p><p>In 1960 it was discovered that crucial secrets from the world-leading submarine research base at Portland in Dorset were being stolen by a British man and his mistress. The couple were tailed by MI5 &apos;watchers&apos; to a covert meeting with a Canadian businessman, Gordon Lonsdale. The unsuspecting Lonsdale in turn led MI5&apos;s spycatchers to an innocent-looking couple in suburban Ruislip called the Krogers…<br/><br/>UK Fans can buy the book here &amp; support the podcast <a href='https://amzn.to/2Gp50gD'>https://amzn.to/2Gp50gD</a><br/>US Fans can buy the book here &amp; support the podcast <a href='https://amzn.to/3jHRpiy'>https://amzn.to/3jHRpiy</a></p><p>If you can spare it I’m asking listeners to contribute at least $3 USD per month to help keep us on the air (larger amounts are welcome too) plus you can get a sought after CWC coaster as a monthly financial supporter and you bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.</p><p>Just go to <a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/'>https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/</a></p><p>I am delighted to welcome Trevor Barnes to our Cold War conversation…</p><p>There’s further information on this episode in our show notes,plus a book giveaway which can also be found as a link in your podcast app here. <a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/episode138/'>https://coldwarconversations.com/episode138/</a></p><p>If you can’t wait for next week’s episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations in Facebook.</p><p>Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated – goodbye.</p><p>Hi there, a quick word from your host – <b>we won an award for Best Arts &amp; History podcast </b>at the QTT Media awards last week!</p><p>Cold War Conversations is now o