Episode 1

A Question of Deception

A Question of Deception

Ben Macintyre - author of Operation Mincemeat - meets former British Intelligence Operative Julian Fisher as they unpack the real story behind the Netflix movie Operation Mincemeat, starring Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, and Kelly Macdonald. Presenter Rory Bremner uncovers a world of daring do, bluff, and bluster which featured some of the biggest names in spy history including an early outing for James Bond author Ian Fleming. 
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Guest Bio

Ben Macintyre (pictured) is a columnist and associate editor for The Times of London. He has worked as the newspaper's correspondent in New York, Paris and Washington. He is also the author of spy books including Agent Sonya and Operation Mincemeat.

Former British Intelligence operative Julian Fisher worked with MI6 in a specialised branch of the British Diplomatic Service in Africa before becoming an intelligence consultant.

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