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Leamas is released from prison. Out in the cold again, he will need help as he faces an uncertain future. Stars Colin Blakely.

Alec Leamas is released from prison. Out in the cold again, he will need contacts as he faces an uncertain future.

Starring Colin Blakely.

John le Carré’s Cold War espionage novel, first published in 1963.

Adapted in six parts by Rene Basilico.

Alec Leamas .... Colin Blakely
Ashe .... With Trevor Baxter
Kiever .... Carl Duering
George Smiley .... Michael Turner
Peter Guillam .... Douglas Blackwell
Tony .... Edward De Souza
Prison governor .... Alan Thompson
Warder .... Ronald Herdman
Chief officer .... Robin Summers

Theme music by Max Harris.

Producer: John Fawcett Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1986.

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30 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Fri 24 Apr 202606:00
  • Fri 24 Apr 202611:00
  • Fri 24 Apr 202617:00
  • Sat 25 Apr 202601:00