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S9 Ep8: David Bickford, former Legal Director of MI5 & MI6 turned author
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In this conversation, David Bickford shares his fascinating journey from a unique childhood to a distinguished career in the intelligence services, specifically as a legal director for MI5 and MI6. He discusses the complexities of balancing national security with legality, the current threats posed by Russia and China, and the evolving landscape of intelligence work. Transitioning into a novelist, Bickford reflects on the inspiration behind his books, the writing process he shares with his wife, and offers valuable advice for aspiring writers and those considering a career in intelligence.
To find out more about David and his latest novel, “Katya The Informer”, please visit his website: https://davidbickford.co.uk/
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Secrets and Spies is produced by Films & Podcasts LTD.
Music by Andrew R. Bird
281 episodes
S9 Ep8: David Bickford, former Legal Director of MI5 & MI6 turned author
Secrets and Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Geopolitics | Intelligence
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In this conversation, David Bickford shares his fascinating journey from a unique childhood to a distinguished career in the intelligence services, specifically as a legal director for MI5 and MI6. He discusses the complexities of balancing national security with legality, the current threats posed by Russia and China, and the evolving landscape of intelligence work. Transitioning into a novelist, Bickford reflects on the inspiration behind his books, the writing process he shares with his wife, and offers valuable advice for aspiring writers and those considering a career in intelligence.
To find out more about David and his latest novel, “Katya The Informer”, please visit his website: https://davidbickford.co.uk/
Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0zPfzbDOrIc
Support Secrets and Spies
Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies
Buy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996
Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg
For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com
Connect with us on social media
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies
Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social
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Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies
Follow Chris and Matt on Twitter/X:
https://twitter.com/ChrisCarrFilm
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Secrets and Spies is produced by Films & Podcasts LTD.
Music by Andrew R. Bird
To find out more about David and his latest novel, “Katya The Informer”, please visit his website: https://davidbickford.co.uk/
Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0zPfzbDOrIc
Support Secrets and Spies
Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies
Buy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996
Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg
For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com
Connect with us on social media
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Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social
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Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies
Follow Chris and Matt on Twitter/X:
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Secrets and Spies is produced by Films & Podcasts LTD.
Music by Andrew R. Bird
281 episodes
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