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A Russian double agent is operating inside the 'Circus' - if George Smiley can believe Irina's story. Stars Bernard Hepton.

There's a Russian double agent operating inside the 'Circus' - that is, if Irina's story is to be believed.

A matter for immediate investigation.

But how exactly?

And by whom?

Starring Bernard Hepton as George Smiley.

John le Carre's classic 1974 novel of Cold War espionage.

Adapted by Rene Basilico.

George Smiley .... Bernard Hepton
Oliver Lacon .... John Quayle
Mendel .... John Bennett
Mrs Pope-Graham .... Ann Lynn
Connie Sachs .... Rosemary Leach
Ricky Tarr .... Christian Rodska
Peter Guillam .... Douglas Blackwell
Jerry Westerby .... David Calder
Student .... Richard Pearce
Bryant .... Michael Tudor Barnes
Lauder Strickland .... Alex Norton
Bill Haydon .... Edward de Souza
Toby Esterhase .... Charles Kay

Theme music by Max Harris

Producer: John Fawcett Wilson

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in August 1988.

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30 minutes

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