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Source: BBC Radio 4 "Lost, Stolen or Shredded"

Roundup

5-6-06

The Lost Archive of Kim Philby [15min]

Rick Gekoski tells the remarkable stories behind five missing art works. Part 5: Following the death of Britain's most famous spy, Rick sets off to acquire Philby's diaries and effects -- not altogether successfully.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "Lost, Stolen or Shredded"