English Learning for Curious Minds

The British and Americans were suspicious that there was a mole. They were right; in fact, there were five double agents.

In the final part of this three-part mini-series, we see what happened when the net started closing in, and why some people think that the Cambridge Five got away unpunished.

Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/cambridge-five-iii

Show Notes

 

The British and Americans were suspicious that there was a mole. They were right; in fact, there were five double agents.
 
In the final part of this three-part mini-series, we see what happened when the net started closing in, and why some people think that the Cambridge Five got away unpunished.
 
  • Kim Philby realises their cover is blown
  • Recap of parts one and two
  • The alcoholic downfall of The Cambridge Five
  • Burgess & Maclean’s defection to the USSR
  • The confession of Kim Philby
  • The defection of Kim Philby
  • The life of Burgess & Maclean in the USSR
  • How many double agents were there?
  • Why they got away with it for so long

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/cambridge-five-iii
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