2. Retirement
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...
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.
On radio
Broadcasts
- Wednesday06:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wednesday11:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wednesday17:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thursday01:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
