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Revolution hits Cuba. Chaos ignites in the Congo. As Eisenhower’s clock winds down, the CIA scrambles to hold the line in Africa’s newest Cold War flashpoint.

The story of the CIA, told from the inside out by veteran agent Eloise Page. Starring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Johnny Flynn.

In Episode 2.07 1959–1960. The global order is shifting fast. Revolution erupts in Cuba. John Foster Dulles, the fading architect of America’s Cold War stance, is gravely ill. In the Congo, chaos reigns—drawing urgent attention from Washington. To the CIA, it’s not just rebellion; it’s the next major front in the Cold War. As Eisenhower’s presidency winds down, the U.S. races to contain Soviet influence in Africa. The temperature is rising—and it’s Kennedy who’ll be handed the fuse.

Cast:
Eloise Page..........Kim Cattrall
Allen Dulles..........Ed Harris
Richard Helms..........Johnny Flynn
Frank Wisner..........Geoffrey Arend
Young Eloise Page..........Elena Delia
President Eisenhower..........Kerry Shale
John Foster Dulles..........Nathan Osgood
Clover Dulles..........Laurel Lefkow
Richard Bissell..........Ian Porter
Julia Helms..........Carin Chea
Christian Herter..........Raad Rawi
Patrice Lumumba..........Jonathan Nyati
Larry Devlin..........Patrick Poletti
Doctor..........Greg Lockett
Macy Dulles..........Flynn Avo

All other parts were played by members of the cast

Written by Greg Haddrick
Created by Greg Haddrick & Jeremy Fox
Directed by John Scott Dryden

Original music by Sacha Puttnam

Sound Designers & Editors: John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams, Martha Littlehailes & Andreina Gomez Casanova
Script Consultant: Misha Kawnel
Script Supervisor: Alex Lynch
Trails: Jack Soper
Sonica Studio Sound Engineers: Paul Clark & Paul Clark
Sonica Runner: Flynn Hallman
Marc Graue Sound Engineers, LA: Juan Martin del Campo & Tony Diaz

Director: John Scott Dryden
Producer & Casting Director: Emma Hearn
Executive Producers: Howard Stringer, Jeremy Fox, Greg Haddrick and John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

Release date:

28 minutes

On radio

Fri 1 Aug 2025 14:15

Broadcast

  • Fri 1 Aug 2025 14:15

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