Poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko
A murder traced to rare poison
4.4 (11)
71 mins
Get to know the chilling story behind the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in London. Explore how a rare radioactive substance turned a quiet meeting into an international crisis.
Ep 1:
The Tea That Killed a Man
In a wood-paneled London bar, three sips of tea set off history's strangest assassination—one that accidentally irradiated a city and pointed straight at the Kremlin.
Ep 2:
From Loyal Spy to Marked Man
Before he was a dissident, Litvinenko was a loyal officer ordered to kill an oligarch—his refusal, and a chilling handshake with Putin, sealed his fate.
Discussions (7)
Roger
Level 7 · 5 mo agoKillers were total noobs
Ralph
Level 6 · 5 mo agoWorst tea party ever.
Griffin
Level 5 · 5 mo agoThe fact that Kovtun tried to call a random cook for help is hilarious. Absolute amateur hour.
