Canal+ Documentary Exposes MI5 Agents' Deception of Activist Women

A three-part documentary series on Canal+ investigates how five young British women unknowingly shared their lives and activist struggles with undercover agents from the United Kingdom's MI5 between 1987 and 2010. The series, titled « Amours sous couverture. Un scandale d’État », details the espionage affair and the victims' fight to uncover the truth. It recounts the personal and political deception suffered by these women, who were involved in committed activism while being romantically linked to intelligence operatives. The documentary sheds light on a state scandal that remained hidden for decades, focusing on the women's efforts to expose the infiltration. Through their testimonies, the series examines the impact of covert surveillance on intimate relationships and political movements. The program airs on Canal+ and was covered by Le Monde, highlighting the ongoing quest for transparency and accountability.