The case for war would be made based on the idea of a threat from Weapons of Mass destruction. And spies would be used to help sell it. It would leave some on the inside of British intelligence feeling deeply uncomfortable.

Presenter: Gordon Corera

Series Producer: John Murphy

Producers: Ellie House, Claire Bowes

Sound Designer: Eloise Whitmore, Naked Productions

Production coordinators: Janet Staples, Brenda Brown

Series Editor: Penny Murphy

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