Bettaney
When MI5 officer Michael Bettaney is jailed for attempting to pass secrets to the Russians, he forms a dangerous alliance with the IRA in prison. Stars Daniel Weyman.
The true story of MI5 traitor Michael Bettaney's relationship with the IRA in prison. Starring Daniel Weyman.
Writer Rossa McPhillips, MBE, is a former British military intelligence officer.
When MI5 officer Michael Bettaney was arrested for spying in 1983, he might be thought of as the worst spy in history. His clumsy attempts to give intelligence to the Russians spooked the KGB to believing it was a trap. Bettaney’s spying career was over before it started – until his time in prison.
Due to a colossal mistake in procedures, Bettaney found himself in the same prison as IRA members. Bettaney had worked on the Irish desk in MI5 and was deeply versed in their methods and goals. He gets to know them, but how much should he tell them about MI5, how much can he trust them not to exact revenge on him for his previous work?
Cast in Alphabetical Order
Jade Alkema: Sally
Nicholas Boulton: John Deverell
Kerr Logan: Brian Keenan
Kathy Kiera Clarke: Mary Carlin & Niamh
Patrick Moy: Willie Carlin
Alana Ramsey: Sarah & The MI5 Secretary
Wilf Scolding: Hal Doyne-Ditmas & The Priest
Daniel Weyman: MIchael Bettaney
Producer: David Morley
Original Music and Sound Design: Chris O'Shaughnessy
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- Wed 13 May 202614:15BBC Radio 4
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