{"product_id":"book-mjz5","title":"Central Intelligence: Series 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpies, lies and the origins of the CIA - an epic story starring Kim Cattrall and Ed Harris\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListen now to this utterly gripping drama revealing the inside story of the CIA, featuring an all-star cast. Told from the perspective of Eloise Page (\u003cb\u003eKim Cattrall\u003c\/b\u003e), who joined on the Agency's first day in 1947 and, in her 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped not only her career, but also her personal relationships with early CIA leaders, Allen Dulles (\u003cb\u003eEd Harris\u003c\/b\u003e) and Richard Helms (\u003cb\u003eJohnny Flynn\u003c\/b\u003e). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom its inception the CIA has been at its heart a secretive organisation, wielding phenomenal power and influencing events on a global scale. The story begins as tensions with Russia in war-torn Europe rise, and a letter is found in Hitler's safe. As the new agency grows in both reach and power, Eloise takes us on a thrilling journey through Europe, as the Iron Curtain descends, then to Iran where a fearful Shah meets a secret operative and eventually to Central America where the implications of short-terms wins lead to unforeseen consequences. Featuring spies, traitors, secret operations, regime change, murder and the internal politics of an organisation that defined the shape of global politics for over half a century, this is a stunning listen from start to finish and performed by an impressive A-list cast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKim Cattrall is a multi-award-winning actress, perhaps best known for her role as Samantha Jones in the popular TV series, \u003ci\u003eSex in the City\u003c\/i\u003e. In a career spanning over four decades she has appeared in films, on TV and on stage in both the West End and Broadway. Ed Harris is an Academy Award nominated actor known for his roles in \u003ci\u003eThe Truman Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePollock \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Hours\u003c\/i\u003e. He recently starred in the blockbuster \u003ci\u003eTop Gun: Maverick\u003c\/i\u003e. Johnny Flynn is a British actor best known for his role in TV comedy drama \u003ci\u003eLovesick \u003c\/i\u003eand for playing David Bowie in the biopic \u003ci\u003eStardust\u003c\/i\u003e. He recently performed on stage at the National Theatre as Richard Burton in \u003ci\u003eThe Motive and the Cue \u003c\/i\u003edirected by Sam Mendes, and is also the composer and singer of the theme tune for \u003ci\u003eThe Detectorists\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Greg Haddrick, who created the series with Jeremy Fox\u003cbr\u003eDirected by John Scott Dryden\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Emma Hearn\u003cbr\u003eExecutive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden\u003cbr\u003eOriginal music by Sacha Puttnam\u003cbr\u003eA Goldhawk Production for BBC Radio 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 13th September - 15th November 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50353795727664,"sku":"BDmjz5","price":11.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/mjz5-Square-cover.jpg?v=1782533284","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-mjz5","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}