# Con Artist Who Fooled MI5 | Sheffield News

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Podcast: [Sheffield News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sheffield-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590369)
Published: 2026-07-04T06:17:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you loved Happy Valley, you’ll devour Rogue Agent — a taut, true crime thriller on Netflix based on a chilling real-life con. James Norton, in a magnetic turn as slick con artist Robert Freegard, pulls off the ultimate hustle: convincing victims he’s an MI5 agent running a top-secret mission. But when sharp solicitor Alice Archer (Gemma Arterton) starts sniffing out the lies, the cat-and-mouse game turns deadly. Packed with a stellar cast and relentless tension, it’s a gripping British gem that’s got viewers glued — and talking — all night long. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3ec76af237ef502e

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