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How to watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story for FREE

Learn all about this shocking true crime story. Here's how to watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story for free online wherever you are in the world

How to watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story for FREE

The Anna Chapman story, a 2010 Russian sleeper agent caught in Manhattan, is the subject of a documentary titled "Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story." This true crime tale details how Chapman managed to infiltrate US and UK society while working for Russia. She obtained a British passport through marriage and lived in both London and New York before her apprehension.

The FBI's investigation, known as Operation Ghost Stories, successfully brought her to justice, leading to her deportation. "Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story" will air for free on Channel 4 in the UK on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9pm with a follow-up episode the next day. For viewers outside the UK, accessing the documentary requires a VPN, such as NordVPN, which offers a 75% discount for a limited time.

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