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The ever popular John le Carre with five recollections from his writing life. Denis Healey makes a claim, plus lunch with Alec Guinness, and other moments from the spying game.

John le Carre with five recollections from his writing life, abridged by Katrin Williams:

One time at a party Denis Healey says: 'You're a communist spy, that what you are'. Plus a memorable lunch with Alec Guinness to discuss his character George Smiley.

Read by the author

Producer Duncan Minshull.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 13 Sep 2016 00:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Author John Le Carre
Reader John Le Carre
Abridger Katrin Williams
Producer Duncan Minshull

Broadcasts

  • Mon 12 Sep 2016 09:45
  • Tue 13 Sep 2016 00:30

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