Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy Podcast with Rosamund Pike cover art

Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy

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Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy

By: BBC Studios
Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
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About this listen

Cindy Murphy is the early 2000s poster girl for having it all. A top job in finance in Manhattan, two delightful daughters and a house in the suburbs. But Cindy’s life is built on a lie. She’s really a Russian spy sent to live in deep cover in the US and send intel back to Moscow.

Rosamund Pike narrates this true story documentary about an extraordinary woman who deceives her friends, neighbors, boss and even her children.

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Episodes
  • Ep 1: Cindy Murphy

    Ep 1: Cindy Murphy
    Apr 19 2023

    It’s 1999 and Cindy Murphy is your regular New Jersey mom. Except she’s not. She’s a deep cover spy trained up by Moscow Center to infiltrate the US government.
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    32 mins
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  • Ep 2: Make Contacts

    Ep 2: Make Contacts
    Apr 19 2023

    Working mom Cindy embeds herself in Manhattan life. As she makes friends she works out how they can support her mission.
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    27 mins
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  • Ep 3: Homing In

    Ep 3: Homing In
    Apr 19 2023

    Cindy has a second child and becomes a stay-at-home mom, but she’s still a spy. And the FBI are homing in on her.
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    29 mins
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Nobody really thinks that spying ended with the end of the Cold War, but we thought things had changed a lot. I'm a big fan of old-school spy fiction, and the true story in this podcast is a match for all the best and sharpest stories, with the added fascination of being very recent. It's the story of a Russian woman who 'embeds' in American life with a false background: she marries another Russian spy and has two children, and they live their very normal US life, close to indistinguishable from their neighbours. But the FBI is on their trail. The story is enthralling, and at points you just can't stop listening because of the need to know what will hapen next. The podcast really looks at what it would mean to be living a double life, and what it would mean for the children. The makers have obtained interviews with many people who were very close to the spies, and the level of research is very impressive. There are some very moving moments concerning people who find out they didn't know their friends at all, but also looking at the way women make friend with other mothers, and what those friendships mean. And there is an interview with one of the sons of the Rosenbergs (the couple executed as spies by the US in the 50s) - the whole podcast would be worth it to hear what he has to say: I felt I didn't move or breathe while he spoke. But the podcast is full of great moments. I defy anyone to start listening and not want to know where it's going... HIghly recommended.

Riveting, jaw-dropping, absolutely extraordinary

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A fascinating story narrated superbly by Rosamund Pike, with no unnecessary melodrama and plenty of interesting "talking heads". I really enjoyed it. Recommended.

A little bit of something different

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An excellent insight into Russian clandestine operations. This is the REAL story behind the TV series 'The Americans".

The Spies Among Us

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I enjoyed every second, the sound, the story, and conversations. I spent my Friday listening to it at the office, and it was worth it.

Great one who likes spy stories and documentaries

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Binge listened to the whole series in almost a sitting. Found it super interesting and really well presented.

Enthralling!

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