Spooks Magazines

Three issues of a Spooks magazine were prepared for a test run, intended for sale in the UK. Each issue was accompanied by a DVD which contained two episodes of the show. However, the idea did not take off, for a variety of reasons, and remaining copies of the magazines were pulled from circulation. Copies are extremely rare and may be found, from time to time, in auction sites and used book stores.

Issue #1 Contents


Identities

Matthew MacFadyen and the creators of Spooks talk about the ice-cool character of Tom Quinn


Shadows

Real-life story of Operation Engulf, in which MI5 bugged the Egyptian Embassy in London during the Suez Crisis


operation 1.1

Behind the scenes story of how early episodes of Spooks were created against the background of 9/11


tactics

Terrorists can detonate bombs by mobile phone. An artwork shows how technology can be used to top them


operations 1.2

Robert Osborne tries to stir up race hate. Immigration has become a hot topic, as these real-life examples illustrate


facts

Harry Pearce and his team work in the fictional Grid. But where's the story of MI5's real HQ, Thames House?


code

Learn all the jargon in this essential espionage alphabet
Issue #2 Contents

Identities
Keeley Hawes discusses how her character Zoe Reynolds deals with the unique pressures of life as a spook

Shadows
Afghanistan looms large in the history of recent warfare, but its strategic importance stretches back to the 19th century

operation 1.3
Scripts, actors, locations, effects : director Rob Bailey talks exclusively about what goes into each action-packed episode

tactics
We give you the lowdown on how a surveillance op can provide agents with the full picture of an unfolding crisis

operations 1.4
Protestors are planning to disrupt a visit by the US president. But that is nothing new for the real-life American leader

facts
A deep-cover op is one of the most dangerous parts of being a spy, calling for meticulous preparation and a cool head

code
Learn all the jargon in this essential espionage alphabet
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Issue #3 Contents

Identities
Actor Peter Firth talks exclusively about playing the part of Harry Pearce,the man whose job it is to run Section D

Shadows
Until recently, Northern Ireland was a country in turmoil. Find out how the security services oeprated during 'The Troubles'

operations 1.5
Sex, guns and politics make for an unhappy combination. Discover real-life stories of resignations and recriminations

tactics
In-depth analysis of the technology that makes portable rocket launchers terrifying weapons in terrorists' hands

operations 1.6
Episode 1.6 features an edge-of-the-seat cliffhanger. Director Andy Wilson gives us his exclusive behind-the-scenes insights

facts
If you are considering a career in the security services, read about real applicants' experiences of the selection process

code
Learn all the jargon in your essential espionage alphabet




see also
Spooks Books


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