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2. Retirement

John le CarréTinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy
Episode 2 of 7

A year since George Smiley was sent into premature retirement, but he’s not been forgotten at the 'Circus'. Stars George Hepton.

It's now over a year since George Smiley was sent into premature retirement from the 'Circus'.

But a chance encounter, and an unexpected invitation prove the past is not so easily forgotten...

Starring Bernard Hepton.

John le Carre's classic 1974 novel of Cold War espionage.

Adapted by Rene Basilico.

George Smiley .... Bernard Hepton
Peter Guillam .... Douglas Blackwell
Ricky Tarr .... Christian Rodska
Roddy Martindale .... John Savident
Irina .... Valentina Yakunina
Cabbie .... Philip Sully
Tom .... Norman Bird
Oliver Lacon .... John Quayle
Fawn .... Anthony Jackson

Theme music by Max Harris.

Producer: John Fawcett Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1988.

20 days left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 Oct 202601:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 22 Oct 202601:00
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