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Radio 4 Extra,05 May 1986,30 mins

SeriesThe Spy Who Came in From the Cold

2. Outside

John le Carré

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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.

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