The KGB Spies Next Door (368)

Cold War Conversations

Ian Sanders

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.8 • 758 Ratings

🗓️ 4 October 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

In the sleepy suburb of Ruislip in London during the late 1950s, life was anything but exciting for Gay Search, a 15-year-old girl. Little did she know, her mundane existence was about to be shattered by a shocking revelation that would turn her world upside down. This is the gripping tale of suburban espionage, the story begins with the seemingly ordinary Kroger family—Helen and Peter—who live just a stone's throw away from Gay. However, beneath their friendly facade lay a dark secret. The Krogers were, in fact, Soviet spies, part of the infamous Portland Spy Ring. Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode368 All our spy episodes in one convenient playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40wb3AyJ6oUep10YKXLhtm?si=c72eba540bee4ba4 The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Cold War Conversations, the home of real stories of the Cold War.
0:05.7	I went to visit her in Holloway Prison, and that was weird, really.
0:11.2	It was just her and me in a room.
0:12.7	It wasn't like you see in all tele-crimed things now,
0:16.2	tables in a canteen and lots of people.
0:18.3	It was just her and me in a room.
0:20.4	And the conversation was weird and lots of people. It was just her and me in a room. And the conversation was weird
0:23.9	in lots of ways. This is Cold War Conversations. If you're new here, you've come to the
0:32.2	right place to listen to first-hand Cold War history accounts. Do make sure you follow us in your podcast app
0:39.9	so that you don't miss out on future episodes. In the sleepy suburb of Ryslip in London,
0:46.3	during the late 1950s life was anything but exciting for Gay Search, a 15-year-old girl.
0:53.3	Little did she know her mundane existence was about to be
0:56.1	shattered by a shocking revelation that would turn her world upside down. In this gripping
1:02.2	tale of suburban espionage, the story begins with the seemingly ordinary Kroger family, Helen
1:08.0	and Peter, who lived just as stones throw away from Gaye's house.
1:11.6	Helen was a vivacious, boisterous woman. Peter, on the other hand, was quiet and bookish,
1:17.6	running an antiquarian book business. However, beneath the friendly façade lay a dark secret.
1:23.6	The Kroger's were in fact Soviet spies, part of the infamous Portland spy ring.
1:30.2	I'm delighted to welcome Gay Search to our Cold War conversation.
1:35.6	There was me, my brother, two years older than me, my mother and my father.
1:41.8	My dad worked for Lucas Gas turbines,ines. So it was in the aircraft industry
1:48.0	and his job was liaising with the various engine companies that we had in those days,
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