Ranked #1
8. Shredded
8. Shredded
Hoover’s death starts a race to control his secret personal files. But his power extends beyond the grave. J Edgar Hoove... Read more
13 Sep 2022
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Ranked #2
7. Publish and Be Damned
7. Publish and Be Damned
Hoover begins to lose control of the American narrative. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. ... Read more
13 Sep 2022
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14mins
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6. The Break-In
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Ranked #4
5. "The Most Notorious Liar in the Country”
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Ranked #5
4. Witches
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Hoover fans paranoia as his spy machine goes after Communists - real and imagined. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI... Read more
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Ranked #6
3. Infamy
3. Infamy
The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor creates an awkward moment for the domestic intelligence chief. J Edgar Hoover built th... Read more
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Ranked #7
2. G-Men
2. G-Men
Hoover takes on legendary gangsters of the 1930s and builds his own myth. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almo... Read more
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Ranked #8
1. The Director Will See You Now
1. The Director Will See You Now
Emily Maitlis on the ascent to power of the man who made presidents wait. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almo... Read more
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Ranked #9
Introducing The People vs J Edgar Hoover
Introducing The People vs J Edgar Hoover
In life, Hoover needed no introduction. In death, he needs this series teaser. Emily Maitlis tells how he built and ran ... Read more
7 Jun 2022
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3mins