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Source: BBC Radio 4 "The Today Programme" 0738

Roundup

11-18-05

MI6 [4min]

Stephen Dorril, author of a critical history of MI6, discusses the momentous decision to auction the only copy of the letter which led to the foundation of the Secret Intelligence Service, in aid of Children in Need tonight.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "The Today Programme" 0738