A Perfect Spy 1/3. Disappearance by John le Carré

Disappearance
John le Carré - A Perfect Spy Episode 1 of 3
'Love is whatever you can still betray. Betrayal can only happen if you love.'
So says Magnus Pym, the spy of the title; and he has betrayed a lot in his life - countries, friends and lovers.
When Magnus disappears after his father's funeral MI6 launches an urgent manhunt to prevent his defection.
John le Carré's spy novel dramatised in three parts by Robert Forrest.
Magnus Pym .... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Jack Brotherhood .... Bill Paterson
Rick Pym .... Michael Maloney
Mary .... Ruth Gemmell
Lippsie .... Melody Grove
Syd Lemon .... Ewan Bailey
Sefton Boyd .... Tom Forrister
Nigel .... Gerard McDermott
Georgie .... Samara MacLaren
Fergus .... Tom Stuart
Peggy Wentworth .... Aoife McMahon
Other parts are played by the cast.
Director: Bruce Young
Made by BBC Scotland for BBC Radio 4

[@denisetrott5085]

Great stuff. Beautifully done ! Thank you.

[@misscharlotte160]

O yippee! I know what I’m doing this morning!

[@kathleenellenford4816]

❤Super!!

[@NancyDrewe]

Thank you. I love Le Carre. ❤

[@mariafletcher4055]

The music in the background is really annoying,unnecessary and distracting. Remove musical element ? It’s tragik

[@elaineedgar2913]

I agree. Gave up after 3 mins

[@dl18336]

Great

[@Genny-Zee]

😊

[@annchristine47]

When you have heard the original version by the author himself,no one can do it better.I recognize all the voices of good actors but it doesn’t do the book justice.Just hope there are no AI renditions in the pipeline but I’m not holding my breath.Arts and entertainment world seems to be getting worse.Probably just an age thing.We baby boomers had the best of all the arts and entertainment.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Le Carre parodies himself. Same old characters - with different names - moles in the circus etc etc...As usual he is completely unable to portray a working class character . Presumably he never actually met any.? Cor blimey Guvnor. !