The KGB Spies Next Door (368)
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- In the sleepy suburb of Ruislip in London during the late 1950s, life was anything but exciting for Gay Search, a 15-year-old girl. Little did she know, her mundane existence was about to be shattered by a shocking revelation that would turn her world upside down.
This is the gripping tale of suburban espionage, the story begins with the seemingly ordinary Kroger family-Helen and Peter-who live just a stone's throw away from Gay.
However, beneath their friendly facade lay a dark secret. The Krogers were, in fact, Soviet spies, part of the infamous Portland Spy Ring.
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Incredibly interesting interview! For anyone interested in this important cold war case it is a goldmine. When I learned years ago thar the daughter became a journalist I always thought it would be so interesting to hear her being interviewed. And now I encountered this gem. Thank you so much! Greetings from Sweden
she was sometimes to be seen on TV gardening programmes in the UK where I'm from. I remember her.
Thanks for listening. I’ve always been fascinated by the Krogers/Cohens and to be able to speak with someone who was so intimately involved was incredible.
If this interview could last for 4 hrs. .. I would be soooo in to it. 😊
Thanks. It was a facinating account.
So rare to hear the long term impact on a family caught up in events out of their control but forced to play a central role. I feel Mrs Search was utterly failed by authorities who seemed to offer no support to help her cope long-term, after the arrests were made. Shameful. A great programme which I'll listen to many times, thanks.
Indeed. Thanks for listening. I’ve always been fascinated by the Krogers/Cohens and to be able to speak with someone who was so intimately involved was incredible.
It was just a superb interview. Gay's mother must have been deeply conflicted and on top of that, in the traditional British way, not able to talk about it. Heart breaking. I also felt 'Helen's' reaction in prison at being 'betrayed' by her neighbour was somewhat jaw dropping but typical nonetheless.
Did anyone ever ask where Helens accent came from?
Incredibly not it would seem. In suburban Ruislip in the 1950s different North American accents would most likely have seemed almost the same. Do check out our other Portland Spy episodes which go onto more detail on this case.
MI -5 sounds incompetent.