Ministry of Secrets

Ministry of Secrets

Sony Music Entertainment

Episodes 11
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.6 (30)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Serial
Hosting
rss.pdrl.fm

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About This Podcast

The Ministry of Secrets, is the story of one of the great unsolved mysteries of the Cold War. At its heart is a missing person — a wartime hero and international celebrity. But that’s just the starting point. It involves the royal family, MI6, the CIA, and the KGB. There are conspiracies. And lies. This story is so sensitive, so secret - that the truth is being withheld for 100 years, until 2057. Presenter Giles Milton and producer Sarah Peters are on a quest to find out why… Ministry of Secrets is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases wherever you get your podcasts to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Ministry of Secrets show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Ministry of Secrets have?

Ministry of Secrets has published 11 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Documentary, History.

Is Ministry of Secrets still active?

Ministry of Secrets is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.

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