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Police Officer Mark Kennedy aka ‘Mark Stone’ is unmasked by the friends and lovers he was sent to spy on. Andy Whittaker investigates how he and other ‘spycops’ operated. Presenter / Producer: Andy Whittaker. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison. Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

  1. 06/06/2024

    20. Box 500

    Andy Whittaker investigates how involved MI5 was in the deployment of undercover officers with political and protest groups and shares analysis of the first official report from the chairman at the public inquiry. Also former undercover officer Neil Woods shares his thoughts on undercover policing in general.

    43 min

  2. 06/06/2024

    19. The Undercover Policing Inquiry

    The 2020 public inquiry started hearing evidence and ‘Madeleine’ was the first deceived woman to give her account. Kate Wilson, who had a two year relationship with undercover officer Mark Kennedy, also gets her day in court. Featuring activist and podcast maker Tom Fowler from south Wales who explains how the inquiry works.

    31 min

  3. 06/06/2024

    18. The blacklist

    How undercover police officers contributed to an illegal blacklist being maintained in a secretive Worcestershire business called the ‘Consulting Association’. Featuring Dave Smith and ‘Madeleine’ who talks about how a knock on her front door from a representative of the undercover policing inquiry, changed her life.

    26 min

  4. 06/06/2024

    17. Tradecraft

    Andy Whittaker reviews the Special Demonstration Squad’s tradecraft handbook, with advice on how an officer should act whilst undercover. Also, Andy Coles, brother of TV presenter Rev. Richard Coles, is the latest undercover police officer to be unmasked. ‘Jessica’ describes the sexual relationship she says she had with him. Featuring forensic psychologist Dr Catrin Williams.

    30 min

  5. 06/06/2024

    16. Donna, 'Lindsey' and Carlo

    Donna McLean, and ‘Lindsey’ share details of their long relationships with spycop Carlo Neri.

    31 min

  6. 06/06/2024

    15. The whistleblower

    Former Special Demonstration Squad officer ‘Peter Black’, who was really Peter Francis, turns whistleblower. Peter's claims include finding 'dirt' on activists involved in the campaign to get justice for the death of London teenager Stephen Lawrence. Featuring Rob Evans from the Guardian and intelligence expert John Buckley. Also, activist turned investigator Donal O’Driscoll reveals how the Undercover Research Group came up with a new method of identifying undercover officers called ‘The 15 Questions’.

    26 min

  7. 06/06/2024

    14. The bereaved families

    Exploring the activities of ’Rod Richardson', the last undercover cop to use the identity of a dead child. The real Rod Richardson died three days after his birth and his mum campaigned for justice until she passed away. Andy Whittaker also meets Frank Bennett, whose brother Michael Hartley had his identity used by a police officer after he died. Featuring intelligence expert John Buckley and Sumac Centre volunteers Sasha and Heather.

    30 min

  8. 06/06/2024

    13. Lawsuit

    Solicitor Harriet Wistrach explains how a number of deceived women came together to take legal action against the police. Featuring ‘Alison’ who describes her relationship with ‘Mark Cassidy’, who was really Mark Jenner and a former undercover officer Neil Woods shares his experiences of being a ‘spycop’. This episode also features intelligence expert John Buckley.

    27 min
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Police Officer Mark Kennedy aka ‘Mark Stone’ is unmasked by the friends and lovers he was sent to spy on. Andy Whittaker investigates how he and other ‘spycops’ operated. Presenter / Producer: Andy Whittaker. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison. Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

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    BBC Local Radio
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2024
  • Show Website
    Undercover
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