When Philby is finally unmasked, Elliott is sent to Beirut to extract a confession. Shortly after, Philby defects to the USSR, leaving Elliott to face interrogation and the wreckage of a 30-year bond. Key Themes
It examines how personal affection can blind even the most professional observers. A Spy Among Friends
It often references the famous E.M. Forster quote: "If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country" . Where to Watch & Read Book: Available at retailers like Amazon . When Philby is finally unmasked, Elliott is sent
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Philby was a member of the "Cambridge Five," a notorious group of high-society Englishmen who spied for the KGB while holding top-level positions in British intelligence.
The narrative begins in 1963 when it is finally confirmed that Kim Philby, a charming and senior intelligence officer, has been a Soviet double agent for nearly three decades.
The mini-series starts with the moment MI5 receives this piece of evidence in 1963. Flora Solomon, a long-time friend of Philby's, Fan Fun with Damian Lewis