Spies are either patriots or traitors, depending on which side you are on. They probably constitute the world’s second oldest profession. They have been used in both peace and war by almost all sovereign states since ancient times to gain an advantage over their enemies, adversaries, and sometimes their allies. Their exploits are thrilling, mysterious, fascinating and dangerous. The penalties for being caught are usually severe and often death. We will study some of the men and women who took the risk. Why did they do it? What did they accomplish? Presenters will choose a spy from any country and any time period and tell us about him/her.
