Man in a Bag

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What led to the bizarre and macabre death of British spy, Gareth Williams, whose body was found padlocked inside a sports bag in his flat in London. Nobody is charged with his killing and more than a decade on, Gareth’s death remains a mystery. Was he assassinated by Russian secret services? Or were other forces at play? Journalists Jonathan Maitland and Vanessa Bowles investigate one of the strangest deaths in recent British history.

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Ep 1: Missing

British spy Gareth Williams hasn’t turned up for work. The police have found a body, padlocked inside a bag, at his flat in London....
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Ep 2: The Island

Who was Gareth Williams? Gareth was a brilliant mathematician from a Welsh-speaking island. The community suspects he was murdered and people are reluctant to talk.
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Ep 3: Russian Connection

Gareth was assassinated by the Russians, according to a former British government minister and an ex-spy who worked for Russian intelligence.
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Ep 4: Inquest

An inquest concludes that someone else was probably involved in Gareth’s death. But there are no suspects. A retired soldier discovers important new information.
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Ep 5: The Trip

We revisit Gareth’s last assignment for British intelligence: a weird weekend in Las Vegas with hackers and spies.
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Ep 6: Transgression

Did Gareth’s personal life and outside interests play a role in his death?
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Ep 7: Probable Cause

Hosts Jonny and Vanessa agree about the most likely cause of death. It’s not what they expected.

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What led to the bizarre and macabre death of British spy, Gareth Williams, whose body was found padlocked inside a sports bag in his flat in London. Nobody is charged with his killing and more than a decade on, Gareth’s death remains a mystery. Was he assassinated by Russian secret services? Or were other forces at play? Journalists Jonathan Maitland and Vanessa Bowles investigate one of the strangest deaths in recent British history.