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Disgraced and fired from British Intelligence, Alec Leamas must cope with life outside the Service. Stars Colin Blakely.

After his abrupt departure from British Intelligence, Alec Leamas tries desperately to cope with life outside the Service.

Starring Colin Blakely.

John le Carré’s Cold War espionage novel, first published in 1963.

Adapted by Rene Basilico.

Alec Leamas .... Colin Blakely
Liz Gold .... Janet Maw
Miss Crail .... Dilys Laye
Publican .... Ron Pember
Tart .... Helen Keating
Peter Guillam .... Douglas Blackwell
Pitt .... Keith Smith
Greengrocer .... Brian Smith
Doctor .... Peter Howell
Grocer / Delaney .... Peter Childs

Theme music by Max Harris.

Producer: John Fawcett Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1986.

30 minutes

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Thursday06:00
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