John le Carre: The Biography

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Oxford, teaching at Eton, employment at MI5 and publication.

Oxford, teaching at Eton, MI5. Then, David Cornwell becomes an author known as 'John le Carre'. Read by Stephen Boxer.

The life of John le Carre by Adam Sisman, is abridged for radio in five episodes by Katrin Williams:

Oxford, teaching at Eton, employment at MI5. And publication. During these eventful years the shadow of his father Ronnie continues to loom large.

Reader: Stephen Boxer

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2015.

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Adam Sisman tells the life story of the British espionage writer. Read by Stephen Boxer

Adam Sisman tells the life story of the British espionage writer. Abridged by Katrin Williams. Read by Stephen Boxer

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