Welcome to The Other Marthas: the show where a drama student and a film graduate try to make sense of things we wish we were qualified in instead, with emphasis on history, mystery and all things morbid. In today's episode, we explore perhaps the greatest feat of espionage of World War II: Operation Mincemeat. Tune in for Ian Fleming's lesser known spying creation, the ingenious birth of Major William Martin, and the very grisly appropriation of a human body...  

Please note, this episode is set within the context of World War II, and as such contains references to casualties and devastation throughout, as well as allusions to the Nazi regime. The operation in question makes use of a human body for spying purposes, so one to avoid if you're not a fan of grisly details! Between 15:00 and 16:35 we also discuss the life and suicide of Glyndwr Michael, whose death is referenced throughout the episode.