Angela Barnes explores one of modern history’s most fascinating, frightening and relevant periods.

In the first of three programmes – she brings a unique and surprising insight into the Cold War.

Using a perfect blend of both factual and comic archive and studio interviews, Angela reveals what we didn't know then but we do know now - from bunkers and other civil defence plans, to the Royal Observer Corps, numbers stations and the secret police services behind the Iron Curtain.

Featuring:

* THE PENNY DREADFULS PRESENT Le Carre on Spying [BBC Radio 4 08/04/2017]

* A very special comedy offering from sketch group. Prepare to enter 1960s Germany and a hotbed of intrigue and espionage, starring Miles Jupp and Mark Heap.

Producer: Adnan Ahmed

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by for BBC Studios and first broadcast in January 2019 Show less