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The approach was classic. Leamas accepted the offer. Now, he flies out to Holland to meet the 'client'. Stars Colin Blakely.

The approach was classic. The offer was attractive. Leamas accepted. Now, he flies out to Holland to meet the 'client'.

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
Peters .... Julian Glover
Kiever .... Carl Duering
Fiedler .... David de Keyser
Els .... Helen Cooper
Driver .... Peter Birch
Passport controller .... Lex Van Delden

Theme music by Max Harris.

Producer: John Fawcett Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1986.

30 minutes

On radio

Mon 27 Apr 202606:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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