Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring

Sergei Cristo versus the Security Service


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On reading the Russia Report finally published by the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC) in the Summer of 2020, Sergei realises the significance of his experience with the Russian diplomat and MI5 eight years previously.


He writes to his old friend Dr Julian Lewis MP, who becomes the Chairman of the Committee. The advice comes back from Westminster, which sends Sergei round the circles of police and judicial authorities, which, in the end, yields nothing. But not without some odd footwork by the authorities, including redacted police reports and delayed responses. 


As Sergei’s case is declared “out of time”, it seems that the western complacency with Putin’s active measures is about to bear a heavy price. After months of building up a heavy military presence on the Russian Ukrainian border, Putin strikes…


A Project Citizen & The Citizens production

To find out more about the story and issues it raises visit www.the-citizens.com


Presented by: Carole Cadwalladr and Peter Jukes

Written by: Carole Cadwalladr and Peter Jukes

Producer and Sound Design: Ruth Abrahams

Studio Producer: Sean Byrne Roberts

Location Producers: Sheridan Flynn and Manasa Narayanan

Original Music: Phil Channell

Mixed: Nigel Appleton

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