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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

John le Carre 's classic story dramatised in seven parts by Arthur Hopcraft and starring Alec Guinness
3: 'It's the oldest question of all. George: who can spy on the spies? You'll take the job - do whatever is necessary.'
Peter Guillam is despatched to play Burglar Bill.
Music composed and conducted by Geoffrey Burgon
Producer Jonathan Powell Director John Irvin
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Contributors

Unknown:
John Le Carre
Unknown:
Arthur Hopcraft
Unknown:
Alec Guinness
Unknown:
Peter Guillam
Unknown:
Burglar Bill.
Conducted By:
Geoffrey Burgon
George Smiley:
Alec Guinness
Peter Guillam:
Michael Jayston
Lacon:
Anthony Bate
Bill Haydon:
Ian Richardson
Roy Bland:
Terence Rigby
Toby Esterhase:
Bernard Hepton
Connie Sachs:
Beryl Reid
Control:
Alexander Knox
Percy Alleline:
Michael Aldridge
Bryant:
Frank Compton
Lauder Strickland:
Frank Moorey
Source: Radio Times

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