Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

[@johardy8512]

Never tire of this, wonderful version ❤

[@petewilliams.1122]

The BBC TV series was superlative and I've always been fond of it. This radio programme though, well - I have my imagination and mind's eye to rely on. Nothing beats the mind's eye. I can't help thinking though that George Smiley is Bernard Hepton's character Toby Esterhausè (sp?) from the telly series!

[@adrianjcox8611]

I'm not certain but I think this is the right cast list: George Smiley: Bernard Hepton Percy Alleline: James Grout Toby Esterhase: Charles Kay Roy Bland: William Simons Bill Haydon: Edward de Souza Control: Alan MacNaughtan Lady Anne Smiley: Sarah Lawson Jim Prideaux: Denis Lill Sam Collins: Terrence Hardiman Bryant: Michael Tudor Barnes Foreign Office clerk: Peter Craze Meakin: Laurence Payne Secretary: Zelah Clarke Oliver Lacon: John Quayle

[@jasonellis228]

Max Kodicek: Stephen Grieff

[@jasonellis228]

Ricki Tarr: Christian Rodska

[@starryeyes2067]

This is not accurate

[@MishMash22]

This story is a masterpiece. No matter what form it’s in.

[@davelawday6609]

That was the best version ever...top actors and thoroughly enjoyable listening...thanks for sharing.. kind regards Dave 😉👍👍👍👍

[@radiovaultmadness]

Thank you so much Dave, you are most welcome. Stay tuned for many more 🙂

[@vlera8447]

I enjoyed this but must say that the most masterful are recent BBC adaptations with Simon Russell Beale as Smiley, Brian Cox as Alec Lemas in the Spy who Came in from the Cold and Hugh Bonneville as Westerby in the Honorable Schoolboy. Thanks for this!

[@radiovaultmadness]

@@vlera8447 Thank you, stay tuned for more :-)

[@fergal2424]

@@vlera8447 shall be listening to that one after this :)

[@jjtinkler97]

The bbc radio drama with Simon Russell Beale as Smiley was the best version I have heard. Simon is so natural.

[@paulleverton9569]

I've just found The Complete Smiley with SRB as Smiley and the wonderful Brian Cox as Alec Leamus. I've skipped A Murder of Quality and Call for the Dead, jumping straight to The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. They were made in 2009 so there's no version of A Legacy of Spies - my latest reason to return to the oppressive paranoia of the George Smiley universe. Now we've lost John le Carre it's doubtful there will ever be another reason to pull me back, once more.

[@britbyname3620]

Is it James grout as Percy ?? ❤

[@VLind-uk6mb]

@@paulleverton9569 A Murder of Quality is a detective story, but don't miss Call for the Dead if you like spy thrillers. It's great background to some of the things alluded to in the later Smiley novels. A Murder of Quality has a nice little movie available her on YT, with Denholm Elliott as Smiley and a top notch cast supporting, starting with Glenda Jackson as Ailsa Brimley. It's one of her most endearing roles.

[@simoncharles.7300]

Such beautiful accents and the words so beautifully spoken.

[@jonathanveale119]

An extended play . . . and excellent.

[@radiovaultmadness]

Thank you Jonathan, stay tuned for more 🙂

[@judikingsman6132]

Hahaha Bill Hayden ‼️we here in Australia 🇦🇺 once had a federal politician of the same name 🧐.

[@radiovaultmadness]

Hi Judi, hahaha, that's funny alright. Stay tuned for many more and thank you 🙂

[@anthonychase4364]

I met Bill HAYDEN and he certainly wasn't a spy, pity can't say the same for one or two of his colleagues,

[@radiovaultmadness]

@@anthonychase4364 Hahaha Fantastic 🙂

[@adag5813]

This sounds bonkers but i have listened to TTSS 3or4 times a week from every different posts and still havn't tired of it.. it has such a perfect rhythm my mate tests me on naming the most obscure characters... " Hello Mrs Grahem".... "Pope Grahem dear".... marvelous.....

[@fergal2424]

1.59 damn, this is such a fantastic adaptation and production so far.

[@peterfreeman6677]

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (1974) by John Le Carre; adapted by Rene Basilico Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 7 episodes in August and September 1988. Music By: Max Harris Producer: John Fawcett Wilson Episode 1 : 9th August 1988 18.30-19.00 George Smiley returns from a prolonged overseas assignment to discover that all is not well inside the shadowy world of the 'Circus'. George Smiley : Bernard Hepton Percy Alleline : James Grout Toby Esterhase : Charles Kay Roy Bland : William Simons Bill Haydon : Edward de Souza Control : Alan MacNaughtan Lady Anne Smiley : Sarah Lawson Jim Prideaux : Denis L Collins : Terrence Hardiman Bryant : Michael Tudor Barnes Foreign Office clerk: Peter Craze Meakin : Laurence Payne Secretary : Zelah Clarke Oliver Lacon : John Quayle Episode 2 : 16th August 1988 18.30-19.00 It is now over a year since George Smiley was sent into premature retirement from the 'Circus'. But a chance encounter and an unexpected invitation prove that the past is not so easily forgotten. Cast as for Episode 1 plus - Peter Guillam : Douglas Blackwell Ricky Tarr : Christian Rodska Roddy Martindale : John Savident Irina : Valentina Yakunina Cabbie : Philip Sully Tom : Norman Bird Fawn : Anthony Jackson Episode 3 : 23rd August 1988 18.30-19.00 There is a Russian double agent operating inside the 'Circus', if Irina's story is to be believed that is. A matter for immediate investigation. But how, exactly? And by whom? Cast as above plus - Mendel : John Bennett Mrs Pope-Graham : Ann Lynn Connie Sachs : Rosemaryfs Leach Student : Richard Pearce Lauder Strickland : Alex Norton Episode 4 : 30th August 1988 18.30-19.00 George Smiley has begun his 'extra-mural' investigation into allegations of a Russian double agent inside the 'Circus'. But much of the early evidence is circumstantial.... hard facts are hard to come by. Cast as above plus - Jerry Westerby : David Calder Jimmy : John Baddeley Alwyn : Sidney Kean Sally : Alice Edwards Episode 5 : 6th September 1988 18.30-19.00 With the help of old colleagues and associates. Smiley is piecing together a complex web of 'Circus' intrigue ... and at the same time uncovering some facts which are uncomfortably close to home. Cast as above plus - Max Kodicek : Stephen Greif Ailsa Brimley : Sheila Grant Dicky : Brian Hall Waitress : Caroline Gruber Episode 6 : 13th September 1988 18.30-19.00 Smiley's investigations are almost complete. But there are still one or two loose ends to tie up.... and one of them leads him to a man who has been savagely betrayed - a victim of the Russian 'mole' inside the 'Circus'. Cast as above plus - Jumbo : Adam Bromley Shrimp : Corrin Heluwell Receptionist/Waitress : Jenny Funnell Episode 7 : 20th September 1988 18.30-19.00 The last clever knot has been unravelled ... and George Smiley devises the stratagem that will lead the Russian 'mole' to reveal his identity. ast as above plus - Steve Macklevore : Tenniel Evans Millie McCraig : Eva Stuart Ben : Stephen Tompkinson Nick de Silsky : Brian Croucher Duty officer : John Sansom Polyakov : Alexei Jawdokimov

[@libertinoradio4597]

In a genre with so much absolute dross, this and Smiley's People are up there with anything. The BBC series of both with Alec Guiness is everything the BBC should aspire to. The drama produced nowadays is very poor on the whole, even the stuff that wins awards.

[@radiovaultmadness]

This is fantastic alright, stay tuned for more 🙂

[@johnofmalta]

Boomer

[@kathyconnolly1214]

​@@radiovaultmadness😊

[@howard1beale]

The BBC hasn't produced anything but pedophiles for years

[@MarloweDash]

Completely agree. What,iyo, are close seconds (or top 5)? Mind recommending? Esp anyone writing in the last 25 yrs… or better yet is still writing? Thx. -usa

[@Shauriatas]

Do you have Smiley's People with Bernard Hepton as Smiley? It used to be here until it was taken down.

[@radiovaultmadness]

I'm not sure, I'll check the vault. Stay tuned 🙂

[@VLind-uk6mb]

It was here the other day. Out the title in the search box and see what all comes up.

[@pamelacorbett8774]

Brilliant actor.

[@markbutcher6639]

Great version Quality quality Gary Oldman was a brilliant George smiley in the most recent film though

[@radiovaultmadness]

I Love Gary Oldman, I'll have to check that out. Thanks Mark, stay tuned for more 🙂

[@fergal2424]

yeah he was fantastic in the role.

[@andrewphillips9391]

Bernard Hepton also played Toby in the TV version

[@FF-so3su]

Bernard Hepton as George Smiley. Percy is James Grout?

[@radiovaultmadness]

Thank you, stay tuned for more 🙂

[@starryeyes2067]

Michael Aldridge

[@starryeyes2067]

Alec Guinness is Smiley

[@danceswithbadgers]

Yes, definitely Bernard Hepton as Smiley. Of course, he was Esterhase in the BBC TV series. Alleline, yes James Grout, who was Morse's boss - Chief Superintendent Strange.

[@avidnongetit8710]

Yeah! Fantastic Author and fantastic Audio version. Is it Christmas ??

[@radiovaultmadness]

It certainly is Christmas, hahaha. Thank you so much 🙂stay tuned for future uploads.

[@Bluesbreakerfritzx]

Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1988 George Smiley: Bernard Hepton Percy Alleline: James Grout Toby Esterhase: Charles Kay Roy Bland: William Simons Bill Haydon: Edward de Souza Control: Alan MacNaughtan Lady Anne Smiley: Sarah Lawson Jim Prideaux: Denis Lill Sam Collins: Terrence Hardiman Bryant: Michael Tudor Barnes Foreign Office clerk: Peter Craze Meakin: Laurence Payne Secretary: Zelah Clarke Oliver Lacon: John Quayle

[@toranderssrvold8084]

Just superb!!!

[@andrewhannah4331]

Great drama, closed my eyes and just listened 😊

[@mhick3333]

What great writing Decent narrators

[@VLind-uk6mb]

There are no narrators. These are actors, performing roles. It's a dramatised version.

[@joeoconnor5400]

RIP Terrence Hardiman.

[@angelamarcantognini]

Loved it 🥰

[@radiovaultmadness]

Thank you Angela, so glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned in for many more 🙂

[@crochettoonces]

This is a fantastic abridged version. Would it be possible to get the credits?

[@radiovaultmadness]

Hi Cynthia, I will get on to that over the coming days and post it in the description. Thank you, stay tuned 🙂

[@govansquared4759]

I know most of the actors but not bill haydn...

[@Mr.Monta77]

I hate abridged versions.

[@VLind-uk6mb]

@@Mr.Monta77 It's dramatised, not abridged. To hear an unabridged version you need to find an audiobook.

[@paulleverton9569]

I'd like to see Simon Russell Beale as George Smiley

[@starryeyes2067]

This is the audio of the full BBC mini-series film which is available on KZbin. Truly fascinating to watch these brilliant actors.

[@lyno1980]

What series? I don’t recall any series apart from the original that doesn’t resemble this audio or actors

[@markcynic808]

This is most certainly not the audio of the BBC TV series.

[@markcynic808]

@@lyno1980 It isn't. Bernard Hepton plays George Smiley in this audio drama, whereas he played Toby Esterhase in the BBC TV series.

[@stewartlancaster6155]

not it is not, it is a bbc radio series

[@Vintagevanessa99]

❤ the thumbnail

[@jonathanhmcauley]

Thank You!

[@goldenmiller7942]

Great stuff but who played Guillam?

[@sarahp007]

Thank you

[@seanotoole-w3h]

Fabulous listening

[@geomac650]

Who's the clever boots ?

[@idontknowpreston3673]

The greatest Toby plays a solid George in a mediocre adaptation.

[@frederickbowdler8169]

Could someone like Smiley really put up with a failed relationship with Ann.?????

[@kevincockburn7805]

It is his human flaw. Everyone has one, and that is his weakness.

[@markalsott15]

Henderson, Nevada!

[@grantbarnes3678]

When was this made?

[@peterfreeman6677]

1988, in 7 half-hour episodes. I've posted details, look above.

[@tomkeating5178]

1974

[@dizzydiz420]

1:26:49 the ASMR of them shelling and eating the shellfish is nauseating. Can’t understand a word they’re saying. Pure torture.

[@jontisdall6248]

Couldn't agree more heartily, revolting. Made my skin crawl.

[@cherylwarner8507]

5min

[@annabellagardner3190]

-1:22:49 👍🙃

[@willtricks9432]

Top.

[@CrichtonChristian-l9j]

Moore Kenneth Perez Patricia Wilson Anthony

[@chrisrebar2381]

Ha, £4 for a taxi .... when was this made, 1950?

[@yoya4766]

Need a bank loan now.

[@spindriftbeach6082]

It's speeded up

[@thomashrubecky1663]

Really? I have this audio version on cassette and the pitch sounds exactly as I remember. Perhaps you're referring to the audio jiggery-pokery where one can choose 1.25, 1.5 speed etcetera. That said, the running time seem the same as my old cassette copy.

[@dougchance8891]

Spindri The taxi speeding up.😂😂😂

[@owlofminerva2564]

Ha! No matter how good the source material, every radio drama has dialogue that no person would ever say say in real life. Everything unseen is over-explained in the dialogue, and it's tiresome. "Oh, hallo - who are you coming into the door out of the taxi that's just pulled up?" Okay, I'm exaggerating for effect. But it patronises the listener. and makes the narrative very clunky. If anyone doubts this, try listening to a good drama on television without looking at it. It's so much more realistic because that's how people really behave. And your imagination does the rest.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Complete drivel !! Haven't read so much idiocy in one comment for many years...if ever .! " try listening to a TV drama but without the visuals and you'll understand perfectly what is going on... " ?!?!? Unbelievable !!

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Most over rated drama series of last 30 years. Confirms that British Intelligence was simply an exclusive old school tie club for upper crust herberts . A complete waste of tax payers money . They failed to predict or prevent any significant event since 1945. Epitomises everything that's wrong with Britain.

[@garygent7237]

It's not a documentary! It's under the fiction label ! Private education seems to work for our wizard sector , ( harry potter) seems to have done great things for the country ! 😁😁

[@flowgap63]

So why are you here then?