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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 - spy hunter 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.
Last on
Mon 11 Sep 202302:30GMT
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Jennifer O'Leary |
| Producer | Denise O'Connor |
| Assistant Editor | Chris Thornton |
| Editor | Gwyneth Jones |
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 Jul 202305:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 29 Jul 202311:30GMT
- Sat 29 Jul 202317:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sun 30 Jul 202303:30GMT
- Sun 30 Jul 202310:30GMT
- Mon 31 Jul 202302:30GMT
- Sat 9 Sep 202305:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 9 Sep 202311:30GMT
- Sat 9 Sep 202317:30GMTBBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sun 10 Sep 202303:30GMT
- Sun 10 Sep 202310:30GMT
- Mon 11 Sep 202302:30GMT