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The Spy Who Got Away With Murder

Freddie Scappaticci was a killer working for the state inside the IRA. Jennifer O’Leary investigates the most notorious agent of the Troubles.

Freddie Scappaticci led a double life – spyhunter for the IRA and, at the same time, one of Britain’s most important spies inside the group. His ability to interrogate IRA gunmen and bombers gave him unique access to their secrets – information that could be fed straight back to their enemies. But his IRA role also meant he was a killer. Jennifer O’Leary investigates.

29 minutes

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Wed 31 May 202323:15
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

ReporterJennifer O'Leary
ProducerDenise O'Connor
Assistant EditorChris Thornton
EditorGwyneth Jones

Broadcasts

  • Tue 30 May 202322:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Wed 31 May 202323:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only