Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
One of Britain's master spies is working for the enemy. Can George Smiley beat him at his deadly game?
Overview
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a seven-part BBC2 spy drama written by Arthur Hopcraft, adapted from John le Carré's eponymous 1974 novel. The serial, which stars Alec Guinness, Alexander Knox, Ian Richardson, Michael Jayston, Bernard Hepton, Anthony Bate, Ian Bannen, George Sewell and Michael Aldridge, was broadcast from 10 September to 22 October 1979. George Smiley, the ageing master spy of the Cold War and once heir-apparent to Control, is brought back out of retirement to flush out a top level mole within the Circus. Smiley must travel back through his life and murky workings of the Circus to unravel the net spun by his nemesis Karla 'The Sandman' of the KGB and reveal the identity of the mole before he disappears.
Seasons & Episodes
Limited Series
George Smiley, the ageing master spy of the Cold War and once heir-apparent to Control, is brought back out of retirement to flush out a top level mole within the Circus. Smiley must travel back through his life and murky workings of the Circus to unravel the net spun by his nemesis Karla 'The Sandman' of the KGB and reveal the identity of the mole before he disappears.
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Cast & Crew
Alec Guinness
George Smiley
Michael Jayston
Peter Guillam
Anthony Bate
Sir Oliver Lacon
George Sewell
Mendel
Bernard Hepton
Toby Esterhase
Robert MacNeil
Self – Host (uncredited)
Ian Richardson
Bill Haydon
Hywel Bennett
Ricki Tarr
Michael Aldridge
Percy Alleline
Terence Rigby
Roy Bland
Ian Bannen
Jim Prideaux
Alec Sabin
Fawn
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a seven-part BBC2 spy drama written by Arthur Hopcraft, adapted from John le Carré's eponymous 1974 novel. The serial, which stars Alec Guinness, Alexander Knox,...
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has 1 season with 7 episodes.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy premiered on September 10, 1979.
No, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has ended. The final episode aired on October 22, 1979.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was created by John Irvin.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has a rating of 7.6/10 based on user reviews.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is classified as War & Politics, Drama, Mystery.