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January 6, 2025 37 mins

With seemingly little interest from MI5 in Sergei’s concerns around what he believes to be an illegal offer of Russian funds into the Conservative party, he looks for other ways to raise the alarm. And after the success of the Conservative Friends of Russia launch party, the Russian embassy opens up a new charm offensive, inviting bloggers and social media specialists to ‘digital barbecues’ within their sumptuous surroundings. Insider, Steve Lacey, takes us on his journey down the rabbit hole of Russian propaganda.


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Presented by: Carole Cadwalladr and Peter Jukes

Written by: Carole Cadwalladr and Peter Jukes with Ruth Abrahams

Producer and Sound Design: Ruth Abrahams

Studio Producer: Sean Byrne Roberts

Location Producers: Sheridan Flynn and Manasa Narayanan

Original Music: Phil Channell

Mixed: Nigel Appleton


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