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Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy
- By: BBC Studios
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
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Apr 19 202332 mins
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Apr 19 202327 mins
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Apr 19 202329 mins
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- cellarista
- 28-04-23
Riveting, jaw-dropping, absolutely extraordinary
Nobody really thinks that spying ended with the end of the Cold War, but we thought things had changed a lot. I'm a big fan of old-school spy fiction, and the true story in this podcast is a match for all the best and sharpest stories, with the added fascination of being very recent. It's the story of a Russian woman who 'embeds' in American life with a false background: she marries another Russian spy and has two children, and they live their very normal US life, close to indistinguishable from their neighbours. But the FBI is on their trail. The story is enthralling, and at points you just can't stop listening because of the need to know what will hapen next. The podcast really looks at what it would mean to be living a double life, and what it would mean for the children. The makers have obtained interviews with many people who were very close to the spies, and the level of research is very impressive. There are some very moving moments concerning people who find out they didn't know their friends at all, but also looking at the way women make friend with other mothers, and what those friendships mean. And there is an interview with one of the sons of the Rosenbergs (the couple executed as spies by the US in the 50s) - the whole podcast would be worth it to hear what he has to say: I felt I didn't move or breathe while he spoke. But the podcast is full of great moments. I defy anyone to start listening and not want to know where it's going... HIghly recommended.
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- gille
- 12-05-23
Yes BUT...
A very good podcast series and well worth listening too. However I also found it rather too full of the American way of seeing the world. So much of what seems to be seen as horrific (eg spying, assassinations) the US has done too. The US is also using spies in the same way as the Russians and others, so I would suggest that while the details are fascinating, I am sure another podcast could be made of American spies who live as Russians in Russia. That too would be interesting to hear.
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- GMH145
- 27-04-23
Binged It!
Absolutely gripping. Had to binge it over a couple of days.
Rory Stewart's recommendation on his pod made me seek it out.
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- Tsarina
- 19-06-23
A little bit of something different
A fascinating story narrated superbly by Rosamund Pike, with no unnecessary melodrama and plenty of interesting "talking heads". I really enjoyed it. Recommended.
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- c/o
- 15-06-23
Loved it!
Best podcast I’ve heard in ages, fascinating story, beautifully detailed & narrated, would definitely recommend wholeheartedly
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- P. Overton
- 16-05-23
The Spies Among Us
An excellent insight into Russian clandestine operations. This is the REAL story behind the TV series 'The Americans".
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- D. Kelly
- 09-05-23
Very interesting and engaging
I really enjoyed this one. Rosamund like was a fantastic narrator and I learned a lot.
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- Alexandros Ap
- 21-09-23
Great, interesting
Great, interesting and kept me curious until the end. Great performance and overall experience
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- Siphosami Bazaya
- 16-09-23
INTERESTING
well put together story that gives us a picture of how a real spy balances both worlds.
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- The Little Black
- 25-08-23
Enthralling!
Binge listened to the whole series in almost a sitting. Found it super interesting and really well presented.
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