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Man in a Bag

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Narrated by: Jonathan Maitland, Vanessa Bowles
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About this listen

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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Episodes
  • Ep 1: Missing

    Ep 1: Missing
    Sep 21 2022

    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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    25 mins
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  • Ep 2: The Island

    Ep 2: The Island
    Sep 21 2022

    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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    34 mins
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  • Ep 3: Russian Connection

    Ep 3: Russian Connection
    Sep 21 2022

    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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    24 mins
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What a superb series. I was aware of the story when it broke but was completely unaware of the complexity of the case, and the many competing theories. It was great to get a proper insight into Gareth as a person, the teams investigating what happened, and the impossible to answer questions throughout.

This is a good example of great investigative journalism; frank, balanced, non-sensationalist, and willing to ask the awkward questions, and with an emphasis on evidence.

Highly recommended.

Intriguing, disturbing, fascinating. Superb.

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I noticed there were a lot of people who slated this podcast. I personally really enjoyed listening to it.

I remember the case very well and all the conspiracy theories surrounding it.

However in the words of one of the expert witnesses why go to all that trouble to murder someone.

Highly recommended.

Surprisingly good

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a good and interesting listen, I really enjoyed it. It left you to make your own mind up about what happened.

a good listen.

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The topic was very interesting. A guy dead under mysterious circumstences who is also working for GCHQ and MI6. it was promissing but how it turned out it kind of lets you down. It was fun to listen though

Man in a bag

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A really interesting listen. Covers the theories, facts and investigation into the death of Gareth Williams. Kept my attention throughout. Would recommend.

Interesting

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