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The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My Life by John le Carre

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

John le Carre with five recollections from his writing life, abridged by Katrin Williams:

One time at a party Denis Healey says: 'You're a communist spy, that what you are'. Plus a memorable lunch with Alec Guinness to discuss his character George Smiley.

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Producer Duncan Minshull. Show less

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