Ashenden, Gentleman Spy

Mr Harrington's Washing

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Aug 2008, 09:30 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Sat 9^th Aug 2008, 01:30 on BBC Radio 7

Ashenden encounters an American who refuses to defer to the Bolsheviks, with ugly consequences. Abridged by Neville Teller.

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 6^th Aug 2008, 09:30 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 7^th Aug 2008, 01:30 on BBC Radio 7

Based on Somerset Maugham's experiences during the first World War. Determined to entrap a renowned traitor, Ashenden co-opts a dancer.