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The forgotten William Le Queux

On hearing of the death of double agent Kim Philby (1912 -1988), Cooke reflects on the influence of forgotten Edwardian spy writer William Le Queux (1864-1927).

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Fri 13 May 198821:00
BBC Radio 4

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