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The Rest Is Classified

125. Al Qaeda’s Deadliest Plot: How MI5 Stopped Another 9/11 (Ep 1)

The Rest Is Classified

Goalhanger

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4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 9 February 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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In the aftermath of 9/11, while the world was still reeling from the deadliest terror attack on US soil, Al Qaeda were plotting an airline attack with ever graver consequences. This is the story of the Liquid Bomb Plot. Listen as David and Gordon delve into the story of how MI5 foiled the plans of an extremist cell in East London. ------------------- Join the Declassified Club to go deeper into the world of espionage with exclusive Q&As, interviews with top intelligence insiders, regular livestreams, ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, and weekly deep dives into original spy stories. Members also get curated reading lists, special book discounts, prize draws, and access to our private chat community. Just go to ⁠⁠therestisclassified.com⁠ or join on Apple Podcasts. ------------------- Get a 10% discount on business PCs, printers and accessories using the code TRIC10. Visit https://HP.com/CLASSIFIED for more information. T&C's apply. ------------------- EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/restisclassified⁠⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee ------------------- Email: therestisclassified@goalhanger.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@restisclassified Social Producer: Emma Jackson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producer: Becki Hills Head of History: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:45.3

A terrorist plot to blow up transatlantic airliners that could have been worse than the 9-11 attacks, killing thousands, and the reason why ever since you've not been able to take liquids on planes.

1:06.0

It's all run out of a flat in East London and stopped by MI5, but not before a major row

1:13.9

with the Americans and the CIA.

1:16.9

Well, welcome to The Rest is Classified.

1:18.5

I'm David McCloskey.

1:19.5

And I'm Gordon Carrera.

1:20.5

Did I say I pronounce row correctly, right?

1:22.6

Yeah.

1:23.1

Yes, that's a fight for our Yankee.

1:26.3

Is that not an American fight?

1:27.2

Well, we're recording this.

1:29.0

I'm the tail end of me having been in your fair country for the last couple weeks.

1:33.1

Exactly.

1:33.6

We're in person together.

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