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Ep 9: Spy Swap

By: BBC Studios
Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
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  • Summary

  • Operation Ghost Stories culminates in a spy swap in Vienna. But this day in July 2010 is not the end of the Cold War; it’s the beginning of a new relationship between the US and Russia.

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Well written and performed

The journalist documentary style of this series kept me drawn in, and I finished it in only one day. The writing was wonderful, and of course, Rosamund did what Rosamund does best, delivering her lines with enthusiasm and wonder that was enjoyably captivating.

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Love it

Was totally hooked on the story! Wanted more….they should have a follow up on Cindy in Russia:)

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Interesting and informative 

Great story about the Russian spies here in the US. I wasn’t aware of this.
Narration is well done.
There was one comment in a review that it was difficult to listen through Audible because of each episode although I found it just the opposite. It flows from one episode to another. 

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Excellent Presentation & Narration

Rosamund Pike is a wonderful narrator and kept me even more interested in the podcast.

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Engaging

Great spy story! Well presented. Perfect for listening to while on your daily walk or run.

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Fantastically engaging

Great story, excellently presented and played. It gave me a few good hours of binge listening.

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Narrator made the story very interesting.

Love the story, hated that it's real, narrator brought it to life wouldn't have been the same without her

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Outstanding true story!

First, can we talk about how perfect Rosemund Pike is for this project?! This is the true backstory for the inspiration of the series “The Americans.” Entertaining, perfectly paced and narrated. Highly recommend!

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Real Life thriller!

I was hooked from the first few minutes. kept me drawn in episode through episode. loved the different sources interviewed and telling their side. it made me want to search all documentaries on these spies.

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Well presented, excellent true spy story

They presented the facts in an interesting way that made me want to keep listening.

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