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Agent Zig Zag, by Ben Macintyre. The story of Britain's most extraordinary double agent. 3/5. 'Fritz' is in England preparing for his mission to sabotage the De Havilland factory.

Agent Zig Zag

By Ben Macintyre.

The previously untold story of Britain's most extraordinary double agent.

3/5. 'Fritz' is now in England preparing for his first mission, codenamed 'Walter', to sabotage the De Havilland aircraft factory in Hertfordshire. What the Germans don't know is that Fritz is also working as double agent 'Zigag' for MI5.

Damian Lewis reads the dramatic story of the charismatic Agent Zigzag. Abridged by Doreen Estall.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 Jan 2007 09:45

Broadcast

  • Wed 31 Jan 2007 09:45

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