Could you be a spy?

As revealed in the True Spies TV series, former Special Branch Officer Tony Robinson recruited and handled spies for 18 years.

Have you got what it takes to be a secret agent? Take Tony's test now and see if he would take you on...

What is the ideal home set-up for a secret spy?

	A: Single, with few friends and no commitments

	B: Settled with a long-term partner

	C: No fixed abode and no friends

You are working as a spy – who do you confide in?

	A: Nobody, you can’t trust anybody

	B: Anybody you think can be trusted

	C: Your partner and/or a trusted old friend

You’ve been asked to infiltrate a subversive group on the far left – what do you wear?

	A: Fancy dress – it’s important to prove you have a sense of humour

	B: Suit

	C: Casual clothes

You are asked if you want to spy for the security services. Why would you accept the offer?

	A: You are patriotic and attracted by the excitement of being a spy

	B: You’ll do anything for anyone for money

	C: You have strong political views – you know your own mind

The Security Service believes that a pressure group has been infiltrated by subversives - you are asked to befriend the leader. Do you:

	A: Attend social gatherings but never drink alcohol – you can’t let your cover slip

	B: At the first opportunity discuss politics with the leader – you have to prove your commitment

	C: Begin to build up a close friendship - you want the leader to share personal problems with you too

You are at a meeting with the leadership of a far Right organisation the security services regard as dangerous. You have to meet your handler in 10 minutes but the meeting is overrunning. Do you:

	A: Get up and leave – you can’t be late

	B: Make an excuse and leave confidently without arousing suspicion

	C: Stay until the end of the meeting – the handler will have to come and find you another time.

You have to attend a 4-hour meeting and remember large numbers of facts. Do you:

	A: Take a hidden tape recorder - you’d never remember all those names and facts

	B: Rely on your memory

	C: Take copious notes throughout the meeting

Somebody suspects a mole and points the finger at you. Do you:

	A: Immediately accuse somebody else and explain why you’re suspicious

	B: Passionately defend yourself, citing how trustworthy you are

	C: Run away immediately, you don’t want to get hurt