Agent 00 3some - Dušan Popov 1941

He's a casino roaming, penthouse living, movie star dating, ruthless, fearless, WW2 double agent with a cycling-based codename.

Meet the real-life inspiration for Ian Flemming's James Bond, Dušan Popov.

•  Why was his codename 'Tricycle'?
• How did a champagne cork start a dancefloor brawl?
• Was it possible to sleep through the Blitz?
• How angry did he make J Edgar Hoover?

All these and many more top-secret questions will be answered in episode 46 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered - The podcast of bad behaviour in period costume.

 He worked for Allied Intelligence, MI6 and the spymasters of Nazi Germany. The most famous double agent of all time and an espionage legend who played a major role in the outcome of the second world war.

From Operation Sea Lion to operation fortitude , if you are a fan of famous historical spies, the British Secret Service and wartime heroes  you will enjoy this episode about Dusko Popov.

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