Episodes
Storyville: MASTERSPY OF MOSCOW: George Blake (BBC Four Wednesday 19 July 2023)
Storyville: MASTERSPY OF MOSCOW: George Blake airs Wednesday 19 July 2023 on BBC Four.
What can we expect from this episode
In George Carey’s film, the complex life of George Blake is examined. Professing to carry out God’s work, Blake ultimately betrayed his fellow colleagues by collaborating with the KGB. As a consequence, he was sentenced to 42 years in prison. However, five years into his sentence, Blake managed to escape from Wormwood Scrubs and sought refuge in the Soviet Union.
Carey’s documentary delves into this enigmatic traitor’s tale, with interviews conducted with individuals who were acquainted with him. The film culminates in an unforeseen encounter in the Moscow wilderness.
When can we see the episode
Storyville: MASTERSPY OF MOSCOW: George Blake airs Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 11.00pm on BBC Four
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