3. Russian

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There's a Russian double agent operating inside the 'Circus' - that is, if Irina's story is to be believed. A matter for immediate investigation. But how exactly? And by whom? Starring Bernard Hepton as George Smiley. John le Carre's classic 1974 novel of Cold War espionage. Adapted by Rene Basilico. George Smiley .... Bernard Hepton Oliver Lacon .... John Quayle Mendel .... John Bennett Mrs Pope-Graham .... Ann Lynn Connie Sachs .... Rosemary Leach Ricky Tarr .... Christian Rodska Peter Guillam .... Douglas Blackwell Jerry Westerby .... David Calder Student .... Richard Pearce Bryant .... Michael Tudor Barnes Lauder Strickland .... Alex Norton Bill Haydon .... Edward de Souza Toby Esterhase .... Charles Kay Theme music by Max Harris Producer: John Fawcett Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1988.