The late Dirk Bogarde was a celebrated British actor who became a household name in the 1950s and ’60s thanks especially to his role in the comedic Doctor film series. Amidst his fame and ...

But Hollywood star Dirk Bogarde could never have guessed that he would fall under suspicion by MI5 who spent six years investigating whether he had been recruited by Russian spies. Newly ...

FILM star Dirk Bogarde was investigated by spies at MI5 as they thought he could be the target of a gay “entrapment” attempt by the Russians, newly-declassified files show. Documents released ...

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FILM star Dirk Bogarde was warned by MI5 that he could be the target of a gay “entrapment” attempt by the KGB, according to newly declassified intelligence files. Documents released to the National ...

Actor Dirk Bogarde was warned by MI5 that he could be the target of a gay “entrapment” sting by the KGB, newly-declassified files reveal today. The intelligence documents released to the ...

Film star Dirk Bogarde was warned by MI5 that he could be the target of a gay “entrapment” attempt by the KGB, according to newly-declassified intelligence files. Documents released to the ...

Image Credit: Dirk Bogarde in ‘Hot Enough For June’ via Kate Gabrielle, Flickr The late Dirk Bogarde was a celebrated British actor who became a household name in the 1950s and ’60s thanks ...