TOPIC: Walls Have Ears
WHEN: Saturday 5th September at 10am

TOPIC: Women in Intelligence – in conversation with Crispin Thomas – The Standup Historian
WHEN: Sunday 6th September 2026 @ 1pm

We are delighted to welcome Historian Dr Helen Fry to the lineup of Guest Speakers in our History Tent at The Victory Show.

Dr Helen Fry has written over 25 books on the Second World War with particular reference to British intelligence, espionage and the secret war. Her bestselling books include The Walls Have Ears; Spymaster, “Women in Intelligence; Nuremberg, The White Lady on two British Secret Service networks in Belgium; and MI9: the British secret service for escape & evasion. She appears frequently in TV documentaries, radio broadcasts and podcasts. She broadcasts live with the BBC for the anniversaries of D-Day.

In 2022 Helen was recognized as a woman of achievement at the Women of the Year Lunch Awards. In 2023 she received The Lifetime Achievement Award in Jewish Military History and Education. She is an Ambassador for the Military Intelligence Museum.

Helen’s talk on Saturday 5th September will focus on her book The Walls Have Ears and on Sunday 6th September, Helen, in conversation with Crispin Thomas will discuss Women in intelligence.

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Website: www.helen-fry.com