John le Carre
John le Carre talks to Mark Lawson about his fragmented childhood, life in the diplomatic service, working with Alec Guinness and his book A Most Wanted Man.
John le Carre converses with Mark Lawson about his fragmented childhood, life in the diplomatic service, working with Alec Guinness and his book A Most Wanted Man. Le Carre worked as an intelligence officer in the 1970s before turning to writing full time. His personal experiences during the Cold War informed a string of best-selling espionage novels, including The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. He also wrote the corporate corruption thriller The Constant Gardener, which became an Oscar-winning film.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Mark Lawson |
| Interviewed Guest | John Le Carre |
| Producer | David Okuefuna |
Broadcasts
- Sun 5 Oct 2008 22:30
- Mon 6 Oct 2008 03:00
- Sun 26 Oct 2008 23:00
- Mon 8 Dec 2008 00:20
- Mon 18 Nov 2013 23:15
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