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'Richard Whiteley was a spy': Royle Family star claims late Countdown presenter worked as an undercover agent for MI5
Actor, 77, claims Richard Whiteley was an undercover agent for secret services
The former plasterer was convicted in 1973 of arranging first builders' strike
He claims documentary which 'swayed' jury and was presented by Whiteley was funded by MI5
He made the claims as he opened a relaunched Wetherspoons pub in Chester
Actor, 77, claims Richard Whiteley was an undercover agent for secret services
The former plasterer was convicted in 1973 of arranging first builders' strike
He claims documentary which 'swayed' jury and was presented by Whiteley was funded by MI5
He made the claims as he opened a relaunched Wetherspoons pub in Chester
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