# Trent Park: How bugged stately home exposed Nazi secrets

A review of "Trent Park House of Secrets" details how British intelligence secretly bugged a stately home housing high-ranking German prisoners during World War II. The POWs, unaware of the listening devices, revealed crucial military secrets in casual conversation. This documentary sheds light on a remarkable and little-known espionage operation.

**Importance:** 2/5

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jul/20/trent-park-house-of-secrets-review-bugged-prisoner-of-war-camp-reveals-its-hidden-history) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:45:04 GMT