33 episodes

Exploring the works of John le Carré, each episode looks at a specific novel or an unexplored aspect of his life and work. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of espionage John le Carré has revealed.

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Exploring the works of John le Carré, each episode looks at a specific novel or an unexplored aspect of his life and work. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of espionage John le Carré has revealed.

    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 2

    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 2

    This episode I return with Phil Tinline and Bernard Hughes. We continue discussing Phil’s article in the New Statesman on the London of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré and how it’s different from the London of today. Topics include the le Carré and conspiracies, a discussion of Adam Sisman’s latest book, and […]

    • 41 min
    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 1

    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 1

    This episode I’m excited to welcome Phil Tinline and Bernard Hughes to the show. We discuss Phil’s article in the New Statesman on the London of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré and how it’s different from the London of today. Topics include the political background of Tinker, whether Tinker was a case […]

    • 44 min
    Adam Sisman on The Secret Life of John le Carré – Interview

    Adam Sisman on The Secret Life of John le Carré – Interview

    This episode I’m excited to welcome John le Carré’s biographer Adam Sisman to the show. We discuss his latest book The Secret Life of John le Carré which looks at le Carré affairs which Sisman left out of his previous biography. Topics include why Sisman felt he needed to write this new book, the push […]

    • 1 hr 2 min
    A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 3

    A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 3

    We continue our three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In part 3 we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s novels. Returning to discuss the book is Guillam groupie, Matthew Bradford., we discuss le Carrê on James Bond, The Night Manager adapations, […]

    • 1 hr 1 min
    A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 2

    A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 2

    We continue our three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In part 2 we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s professional life. Returning to discuss the book is Circus cognoscente, Matthew Bradford. We discuss le Carré’s feudin’ and fightin’ with critics and […]

    • 48 min
    A Private Spy: The letters of John Carré Explored Part 1

    A Private Spy: The letters of John Carré Explored Part 1

    We’ll be taking a three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In this episode we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s personal life. Returning to the podcast to discuss the book is living le Carré encyclopedia Matthew Bradford. We discuss whether the […]

    • 44 min

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