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1 A Legacy of Spies by John le Carre Explored – Part 1 45:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the le Carré Cast, host Jeff speaks with Mark Meynell, a freelance writer and author of ten non-fiction books, about his transition to writing fiction and his recent book, ‘A Wilderness of Mirrors.’ The discussion covers Mark’s discovery of John le Carré’s works, particularly A Legacy of Spies. They delve into the themes of espionage, secrecy, and the moral complexities of the Cold War as portrayed in le Carré’s novels. The conversation also touches on the cultural impact of le Carré’s recurring characters and broader societal issues such as public inquiries and truth-telling. All that and much more in this episode. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:53 Discovering le Carré 04:01 Legacy of Spies Discussion 07:11 Revisiting the Cold War 20:03 Smiley’s Character Analysis 21:27 The Puppet Master: Smiley’s Control 21:48 Lady Ann and Poor George 22:20 Smiley’s Genius and Legacy 23:58 The Corrosive Effect of Secrecy 25:40 The Anti-Bond: Smiley’s Disillusionment 26:07 The Untrustworthy Institutions 28:20 The British Way of Sweeping Under the Rug 30:53 Truth Telling and Reconciliation 33:12 The Complexity of Forgiveness 38:23 The Role of Female Characters 42:12 Leamas and His Network 43:28 Cliffhanger and Next Episode Teaser – Mark’s website – The Met Police undercover officers scandal – Mark’s bookshop with le Carré books on sale – Mark’s podcast Triptych Conversations Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
1 Interview – Nick Harkaway on Upcoming le Carre Projects 39:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn part two of my discussion with Sleeper Beach novelist Nick Harkaway we discuss the latest in le Carré news. Nick talks about the upcoming adaptation of one of his novels into an Amason Prime show Kill Jackie , season 2 of The Night Manager and an update about the new comic series, The Circus: Losing Control. Finally, we of course chat about the new Smiley series. Will we see The Young George Smiley Chronicles? Plus, the history of Finland in World War 2? All that and much more in this episode. Nick’s website – https://nickharkaway.com/ Nick’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harkaway/ Buy Titanium Noir here . Buy Sleeper Beach here . The Blackwell’s Link The le Carré Sub-reddit is here . The le Carré Facebook page is here . More on The Blind Giant here . Learn about when John le Carré met Rex Stout here . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Episode image from Font generator Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
In this episode I am pleased to welcome back novelist Nick Harkaway. We discuss his latest work, Sleeper Beach , the second in his Titanium Noir series of futuristic mysteries. We talk about his earlier nonfiction book The Blind Giant , how we should be using technologies, and what does it mean when tech companies turn un-Evil. Plus, get your elevator pitch on why you should read Sleeper Beach . All that and much more in this episode. Nick’s website – https://nickharkaway.com/ Nick’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harkaway/ Buy Titanium Noir here . Buy Sleeper Beach here . The Blackwell’s Link The le Carré Sub-reddit is here . The le Carré Facebook page is here . More on The Blind Giant here . Learn about when John le Carré met Rex Stout here . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
In this episode I welcome Tod Hoffman, author of Le Carré Landscape , to the show. Tod is a former Canadian Intelligence Officer and used that knowledge to write his insightful book looking at le Carré’s work. We discuss le Carré’s use of interrogation in his novels, slow moving bureaucracy versus moving quickly and his decision to leave the service. Plus the long shadow of Kim Philby on fiction and reality. All that and much more in this episode. Tod’s book Le Carré’s Landscape is here . Tod’s book The Spy Within: Larry Chin and China’s Penetration of the CIA is here . Tod’s book Al Qaeda Declares War: The African Embassy Bombings and America’s Search for Justice is here . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
1 Legacy of Spies TV series – Emergency Podcast 41:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we break down the news of a new George Smiley TV series – Legacy of Spies . I have TV and Film expert Matthew Bradford on to talk through what we know and might expect to come. We talk about the long gestating project, producers, and casting. All that and much more in this episode. Matthew’s interview with Graham Yost in which he talks about his love of le Carré. Tom and Greg supercut . Matthew on le Carré is here . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
1 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – 50 years, 50 facts – 1 to 10 40:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we are celebrating 50 years of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by counting up to 50 interesting things about the book. For numbers one to ten I’m welcoming Matthew Bradford back to the podcast. We talk that iconic cover, opening line and dig into the mystery of who the novel was dedicated to. All that and much more in this episode. Le Carré’s First Line is here . My interview with Richard Hutt on his le Carré map is here . Matthew on le Carré is here . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
In this episode I speak to author Ben H. Winters about his Crime Reads article “In Praise of Reading Le Carré’s Entire Oeuvre In Order”. We talk about the joys of reading an author’s work from start to finish, the connection between author and reader as well as The Looking Glass War as The Bad News Bears. All that and much more in this episode. P.S. Yes, there was a SNL skit that contemplated “ What if Eleanor Roosevelt could fiy ?” Ben’s article on reading John le Carré is here . Ben’s website is here . Ben’s latest book Big Time is here . Ben’s latest Audible original, Hitchhikers is here . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
1 Karla’s Choice by Nick Harkaway Explored Part Two 42:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we continue to look at Nick Harkaway’s 2024 George Smiley novel, Karla’s Choice . You can find part one here . Steven Ritterman, le Carré expert and collector, returns to talk through what we thought about this new Smiley novel. Plus, an exclusive discussion with Nick Harkaway about Karla’s choice. All that and much more in this episode. Steven’s episode on collecting John le Carré is here . Spybrary’s interview with Nick Harkaway. The le Carré Cast interview with Nick Harkaway . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
1 Karla’s Choice by Nick Harkaway Explored Part One 46:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we look at Nick Harkaway’s 2024 George Smiley novel, Karla’s Choice . Steven Ritterman, le Carré expert and collector, joins me to talk through all of our thoughts on this Smiley continuation novel. We talk reference Jurassic Park’s famous quote “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could , they didn’t stop to think if they should ,” All that and much more in this episode. We’ll be back in two weeks for part 2. Steven’s episode on collecting John le Carré is here . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
In this episode I’ve pulled some of my favorite clips from shows this past year. If you missed an episode or enjoyed the shows from this past year, I think you’ll enjoy it. Listen in for the cream of the crop! Dominic Sandbrook on le Carré Paul French on The Honourable Schoolboy Mac Rodgers on the BBC Audio Dramas Shaun McKenna on writing the BBC Audio Dramas Jeremy Duns on Sarah Gainham Jonathan Ray on his Godmother Sarah Gainham Clarissa Aykroyd on A Most Wanted Man Shane Whaley on Absolute Friends David Eldridge on The Spy Who Came In From The Cold Nick Harkaway on Karla’s Choice Jeff on the SpyHards podcast talking about Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Email Jeff at lecarrecast AT gmail.com Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
This episode the le Carré Cast delves into the world of true crime with a look at one of the strangest moments in le Carré’s literary history. You won’t read about this one in Sisman’s biography! Settle in for the case of the fake blurbs. Further Reading Sources used to write this post are below. Both The New York Times and The Washington Post had some great reporting on the story with “The Bizarre story of Derek Goodwin” being especially well done. “A Spy Novel’s boosters it seems, aren’t” 04/13/1991, The New York Times “Book Notes” 09/25/1991, The New York Times “Manuscript with False Praise is Rejected” 04/26/1991, The New York Times “The Bizarre story of Derek Goodwin” 04/08/1991, The Washington Post “What’s up with the book biz” 04/23/1991, The Washington Post Thanks to Matthew Kresal for finding this 06/02/2013 interview, “The killer serial killer who scared the FBI” , with the Derek Goodwin in the French magazine, L’Express . All quotes from that story are with the caveat that they were run through Google Translate. Val Mcdermid’s message board posts circa 2003-2008 had some interesting discussions on the book. Clive Cussler by Stuart Leuthner had more on Cussler’s take on the incident. Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
1 Absolute Friends by John le Carré Explored Part 2 43:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we continue to look at John le Carré’s 2003 novel, Absolute Friends . Shane Whaley, host of the Spybrary podcast, is back to break down all of the action in this novel. We talk about the dramatic end of the novel, Mundy and Sasha’s motives and talk about the dangers of entrapment. Plus, an unexpected change in point of view that le Carré deploys at the end of the book? All that and much more in this episode. Find Part 1 here . God’s Spies by Elizabeth Braw – https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Spies-Stasis-Espionage-Campaign-ebook/dp/B07Z4BFKSL/ Laura Miller’s interview with le Carré on Absolute Friends – https://www.salon.com/2004/01/05/le_carre/ The Sceptre cover – Shane’s show Spybrary – https://spybrary.com/ Spybrary’s Facebook Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/spybrary/ Shane’s Twitter – https://x.com/spybrary Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
1 Absolute Friends by John le Carré Explored Part 1 45:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we look at John le Carré’s 2003 novel, Absolute Friends . Shane Whaley, host of the Spybrary podcast joins the show to look at one of his favorite le Carré novels. We talk about the enigma that is Absolute Friends lead character Ted Mundy. How many trips over the wall does it take to get a gold watch from MI6? And do all tour guides make good spies? Plus, Lutheran pastor Stasi spies! All that and much more in this episode. We’ll be back in two weeks for part 2. God’s Spies by Elizabeth Braw – https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Spies-Stasis-Espionage-Campaign-ebook/dp/B07Z4BFKSL/ Shane’s show Spybrary – https://spybrary.com/ Spybrary’s Facebook Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/spybrary/ Shane’s Twitter – https://x.com/spybrary Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
1 Interview – David Eldridge on The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Stage Play 55:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDonate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24 , pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. In this episode I am pleased to welcome playwright David Eldridge to the show. We discuss his work adapting the book for the stage, Leamas and Liz, and the issues he hopes folks are talking about after the show. Plus a sneak peek at David’s upcoming ITV show Betrayal . All that and much more in this episode. David’s wikipedia page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Eldridge_(dramatist) David’s Twitter – https://x.com/deldridgewriter?lang=en Buy The Spy Who Came in from the Cold play – https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/spy-who-came-in-from-the-cold-9781350512214/ Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
1 Interview – Duane & Meredith Swierczynski on #TeamEvie 14:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDonate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24 , pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. In this episode I am pleased to welcome Meredith and Duane Swierczynski to the show to talk about the Evelyn Swierczynski Foundation. We learn about the Literally Healing program at CHLA, more about Evie, and various ways to give. Thanks so much to everyone who has already donated. I’ve heard from some of you and it means so much to see the generosity of this community. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24 , pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. Find the foundation here – https://www.teameviefoundation.com/ Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Interview – Nick Harkaway on Karla’s Choice 1:12:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDonate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24 , pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. In this episode I am pleased to welcome novelist Nick Harkaway, talking about his latest work, Karla’s Choice , a continuation of the George Smiley saga. The discussion navigates through Nick’s experiences growing up with his father, John le Carré, and the influence on his own writing journey. We discuss the challenges of upholding a literary legacy, Nick’s career transition from screenwriting to novel writing, and the evolution of characters within the espionage universe created by his father. We talk returning characters and how spying is magic. Plus, Wikipedia controversies, le Carré’s changing voice, and the difficulty of titling a book. All that and much more in this episode. Nick’s website – https://nickharkaway.com/ Nick’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harkaway/ Buy Karla’s Choice – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763435/karlas-choice-by-nick-harkaway/ Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carré Explored Part 3 46:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1977 novel, The Honourable Schoolboy . Find Part 1 here and Part 2 here . Writer Paul French returns to the show for our epic finale looking at The Honourable Schoolboy. We talk more about the politics of Southeast Asia in the 1970’s, Jeff throws out his crazy fanboy theories and did Janet Leigh Carr really happen? Plus could The Honourable Schoolboy ever be filmed? All that and much more in this episode. Paul’s Website – https://paulfrench.substack.com/ Paul’s article on le Carré – https://thechinaproject.com/2021/02/05/what-a-john-le-carre-novel-can-teach-about-china/ Paul’s new’s book Her Lotus Year – https://read.macmillan.com/lp/her-lotus-year/ Paul’s breakout hit Midnight in Peking – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/242223/paul-french/ Paul’s Twitter – https://x.com/chinarhyming Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1977 novel, The Honourable Schoolboy . Find Part 1 here . Writer Paul French returns to the show to share his extensive knowledge of China and Hong Kong. We talk about the political background surrounding China and the UK when THS was written, the Ko brothers, and ponder Lizzie Worthington. Plus what’s the deal with Jerry Westerby? All that and much more in this episode. Part 3 Paul’s Website – https://paulfrench.substack.com/ Paul’s article on le Carré – https://thechinaproject.com/2021/02/05/what-a-john-le-carre-novel-can-teach-about-china/ Paul’s new’s book Her Lotus Year – https://read.macmillan.com/lp/her-lotus-year/ Paul’s breakout hit Midnight in Peking – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/242223/paul-french/ Paul’s Twitter – https://x.com/chinarhyming Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we begin our look at John le Carré’s 1977 novel, The Honourable Schoolboy . I’m pleased to welcome writer Paul French to the show. Paul has extensive knowledge of China and Hong Kong and is the perfect person to discuss this particular novel. We talk about where le Carré got his ideas for the opening scene of the novel, the politics of the time and some F.I.L.T.H. Plus the Hong Kong foreign correspondents club’s urinal? All that and much more in this episode. Part 2 Part 3 Paul’s Website – https://paulfrench.substack.com/ Paul’s article on le Carré – https://thechinaproject.com/2021/02/05/what-a-john-le-carre-novel-can-teach-about-china/ Paul’s new’s book Her Lotus Year – https://read.macmillan.com/lp/her-lotus-year/ Paul’s breakout hit Midnight in Peking – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/242223/paul-french/ Paul’s Twitter – https://x.com/chinarhyming Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 After le Carré: Jonathan Ray on Sarah Gainham 56:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedPart 1 can be found here . Part 2 can be found here . We delve into the fascinating life of the enigmatic author Sarah Gainham, also known as Rachel Ames, with her godson Jonathan Ray, a drinks editor for The Spectator. We explore Rachel’s mysterious persona, her connections with spies and diplomats, and her life as an author. Jonathan shares stories about Rachel’s life in Vienna, her eccentric habits like stealing cats and smoking incessantly, and her love for Austrian wine. They also discuss her friendships with notable figures like Ian Fleming and John le Carré, her failed romantic relationships, and her significant yet largely forgotten contributions to spy fiction. Plus some stories of Jonathan’s war correspondent father, Cyril Ray. All that and more in this episode! The Estate of Sarah Gainham’s agent – https://greeneheaton.co.uk/clients/the-estate-of-sarah-gainham Vienna’s Beer Clinic – http://www.goesser-bierklinik.at/en/ The Third Man Museum – https://www.3mpc.net/englsamml.htm Grüner Veltliner – https://www.austrianwine.com/our-wine/grape-varieties/white-wine/gruener-veltliner Jonathan’s article on The Third Man – https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-third-man-fans-guide-to-vienna/ Jonathan’s other writing at The Spectator – https://www.spectator.co.uk/writer/jonathan-ray/ Jonathan’s book – That’s the Spirit! Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite The le Carré Cast on Twitter – @lecarrécast 00:48 Introducing Jonathan Ray 01:19 Rachel Ames: The Godmother 02:30 Early Life and Connections 04:37 Life in Vienna 05:59 Rachel’s Personality and Habits 09:38 Literary and Personal Legacy 24:37 Cold War Experiences 27:36 The Forgotten Fame of Rachel 28:33 Vienna and The Third Man 30:11 Rachel’s Love and Loneliness 34:16 Rachel’s Eccentricities and Memories 41:47 The Legacy of Rachel’s Novels 47:33 Preserving Rachel’s Archive 53:39 Final Thoughts and Farewell Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedPart 1 can be found here . We are back with part 2 of this look at the novelist Sarah Gainham. I continue to be joined in the discussion with writer Jeremy Duns. The episode begins with a recounting of a passage from ‘The Stone Roses,’ one of Gainham’s novels. We then discuss several of Gainham’s works, including ‘Time Right Deadly,’ ‘The Cold Dark Night,’ and ‘The Silent Hostage,’ exploring themes like politics, espionage, and deep human character studies. We also have an upcoming interview with Jonathan Ray, Gainham’s godson, to gain more insights into the author’s life and inspirations. All that and more in this episode. 01:41 Exploring Sarah Gainham’s Novels 02:05 Time Right Deadly: A Deep Dive 05:57 The Myth Maker: Kit Quest’s Adventure 11:37 The Stone Roses: A Recognizable Title 16:23 The Cold Dark Night: Berlin’s Espionage 25:25 Silent Hostage: Romance and Espionage 3 0:54 Ranking Sarah Gainham’s Novels 33:44 Upcoming Interview with Jonathan Ray 35:15 Closing Remarks and Other Podcasts Title Fight! The Good, the Bad and Ugly of Spy Book Titles with Jeremy Duns and Jeff Quest. (102) Jeremy’s twitter – @JeremyDuns Jeremy’s Website – Jeremy-Duns.com Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDiscovering Sarah Gainham: Unveiling the Overlooked Cold War Novelist In this episode of the le Carré Cast, we introduce a new feature – ‘After le Carré,’ spotlighting authors beyond John le Carré. Jeff welcomes back Jeremy Duns, writer and spy fiction enthusiast, to discuss Sarah Gainham, a lesser-known but richly talented spy novelist. They delve into the essential elements of le Carré’s works, Gainham’s life and career, and especially her novel The Tiger, Life . The discussion explores Gainham’s intricate plotting, authentic depictions of Cold War espionage, and her personal experiences that shaped her stories. The episode wraps up with intriguing insights into the realities of spy life and the dynamic between Gainham and her contemporaries. All that and more in this episode. 00:00 Welcome to the le Carré Cast 00:38 Introducing ‘After le Carré’ 00:48 Guest Introduction: Jeremy Duns 01:01 Defining a le Carré Novel 03:21 Spotlight on Sarah Gainham 06:24 Sarah Gainham’s Life and Career 09:30 Exploring Gainham’s Spy Novels 16:22 The Tiger, Life : Gainham’s Masterpiece 23:41 Debating Book Titles and Their Impact 26:33 Exploring the Novel’s Setting and Characters 28:23 Autobiographical Elements and Espionage 30:02 Complex Relationships and Character Analysis 39:38 Real-Life Inspirations and Historical Context 44:29 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes Title Fight! The Good, the Bad and Ugly of Spy Book Titles with Jeremy Duns and Jeff Quest. (102) Jeremy’s twitter – @JeremyDuns Jeremy’s Website – Jeremy-Duns.com Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 In Depth with Shaun McKenna: Adapting John le Carré for Radio 46:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of The le Carré Cast, I interview acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Shaun McKenna. Sean discusses his journey into writing, his collaboration process for bringing le Carré’s complex characters to life on BBC Radio 4, and the challenges of adapting intricate novels for audio. about his adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Looking Glass War while highlighting Shaun’s eclectic career, including his involvement in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ musical. Sean also shares insights on the enduring appeal of audio drama in the UK and his current and upcoming projects. Our previous look at The Smiley Radio Dramas can be found here – Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 00:46 Meet Shaun McKenna: The Adaptation Maestro 02:37 Shaun’s Journey into Audio Drama 04:13 The Smiley Radio Dramas: A Deep Dive 06:13 Challenges and Triumphs in Adaptation 08:39 The Art of Radio Drama 16:06 Capturing the Essence of le Carré 23:56 The Joys and Challenges of Radio Drama 26:11 The Decline of Radio Drama in the UK 28:48 A Writer’s Journey: From Actor to Adaptation Specialist 33:12 The Legacy of John le Carré’s Smiley Series 38:56 Reviving The Lord of the Rings Musical 41:20 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts Shaun McKenna’s Website – ShaunMcKenna.me The Lord of the Rings World Tour The Lord of the Rings in Chicago The Forsyte Saga Homefront Radio Drama Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 A Most Wanted Man by John le Carré Explored Part 2 38:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 2008 novel, A Most Wanted Man . I’m pleased to welcome back poet Clarissa Aykroyd to the show. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here . We talk about parallels between the novel’s characters and another famous spy duo, Jackson Lamb and Catherine Standish from Mick Herron’s ‘Slough House’ series. The conversation highlights the novel’s exploration of complex characters, long-term espionage strategies, and critiques of American actions post-9/11. We also discuss the film adaptation’s strengths and weaknesses, particularly praising its ending and Hoffman’s portrayal of the main character. Additionally, we speculate about a new TV adaptation of the novel for German television and its potential impact. The episode closes with a personal anecdote from Clarissa related to the novel. All that and more in this episode. Ernst Barlach Haus, the museum Clarissa mentioned from the book – https://www.barlach-haus.de/ Clarissa’s Website – https://thestoneandthestar.blogspot.com/ Clarissa’s Twitter – https://x.com/stoneandthestar Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 A Most Wanted Man by John le Carré Explored Part 1 44:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we look at John le Carré’s 2008 novel, A Most Wanted Man . I’m pleased to welcome poet Clarissa Aykroyd to the show. We talk through the motivations of the various players, whether le Carré succeeded at creating fully realized characters and le Carré’s difficult writing women. All that and more in this episode. Clarissa’s Website – https://thestoneandthestar.blogspot.com/ Clarissa’s Twitter – https://x.com/stoneandthestar Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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In this episode of the Le Carré Cast, Jeff interviews British historian Dominic Sandbrook. They delve into Sandbrook’s introduction to John le Carré’s works, particularly Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy , and discuss the author’s literary impact and historical context. The conversation covers le Carré’s influence during Britain’s 1970s cultural and political landscape, along with Sandbrook’s personal exploration and critique of le Carré’s novels. The episode also highlights Harold Wilson and Smiley, le Carré and Margaret Thatcher, and just how much should we know about our literary heroes. Plus, a le Carré Assassin’s Creed and Star Wars’ Andor ? 00:00 Introduction to the le Carré Cast 01:16 Dominic’s First Encounter with le Carré 02:49 The Impact of Le Carré’s Works 05:10 The 50th Anniversary of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 13:38 Harold Wilson and George Smiley: A Comparison 17:49 The Dark Mood of 1970s Britain 20:54 Le Carré’s Literary Mastery 26:30 Critique of Le Carré’s Writing Style 28:16 Le Carré and Margaret Thatcher: An Unlikely Admiration 30:07 The Complexity of Le Carré’s Political Views 31:09 Balancing Biography and Privacy 34:59 Le Carré’s Literary Legacy 36:27 Le Carré in Popular Culture 39:45 The Future of Le Carré’s Works 42:10 Lightning Round: Assassin’s Creed and Andor 45:40 Closing Remarks and Podcast Recommendations Dominic’s website – https://dominicsandbrook.com/ Dominic’s Twitter – https://x.com/dcsandbrook The Rest is History club – https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/ Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 The BBC George Smiley Radio Dramas with Mac Rogers – Part 3 38:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI’m excited to welcome back Mac Rogers, playwright and audio dramatist for the epic conclusion of our look at the BBC George Smiley radio dramas. In this third and final part we dig into The Honourable Schoolboy , Smiley’s People and The Secret Pilgrim . The best way to find a corpse, how stories differ when told by a master spy versus a mediocre spy, and if any radio producers are listening, Mac is waiting by the phone to adapt Legacy of Spies . All that and more in this episode. Mac’s website – https://www.macrogers.org/ Mac’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/macwrites Gideon Media, the audio production company Mac is a part of – https://www.gideon-media.com/ Life/After – https://www.goldhawkproductions.com/lifeafter The movie First Time Caller – https://tubitv.com/movies/100014730/first-time-caller The George Smiley Audio Dramas on the BBC – https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/smiley-season/ On Audible – https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Complete-George-Smiley-Radio-Dramas-Audiobook/B01DE1KAYC Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 The BBC George Smiley Radio Dramas with Mac Rogers – Part 2 39:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI’m excited to welcome back Mac Rogers, playwright and audio dramatist to continue to discuss the BBC George Smiley radio dramas. In this second of three parts we dig into some of the biggest of le Carré’s novels – The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Plus we discuss The Lookingglass War. We also talk the star power this audio series brought, Brian Cox as Alec Leamas pre-Succession, and the trickiness of adapting Tinker Tailor for an audio drama. All that and more in this episode. Mac’s website – https://www.macrogers.org/ Mac’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/macwrites Gideon Media, the audio production company Mac is a part of – https://www.gideon-media.com/ Life/After – https://www.goldhawkproductions.com/lifeafter The movie First Time Caller – https://tubitv.com/movies/100014730/first-time-caller The George Smiley Audio Dramas on the BBC – https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/smiley-season/ On Audible – https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Complete-George-Smiley-Radio-Dramas-Audiobook/B01DE1KAYC Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 The BBC George Smiley Radio Dramas with Mac Rogers 56:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode I am pleased to welcome Mac Rogers, playwright and audio dramatist to discuss the BBC George Smiley radio dramas. In this first part we talk about Mac’s journey to writing for audio, reading le Carré and listening to the audio drams. Plus we dive into aspects of the audio format and the first two Smiley adaptations. Plus, we touch on Doctor Who, love of Simon Russell Beale, UK and US differences regarding audio and the masterstroke that adapters Robert Forrest and Shaun McKenna came up with for the Smiley audio dramas. All that and more in this episode. Mac’s website – https://www.macrogers.org/ Mac’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/macwrites Gideon Media, the audio production company Mac is a part of – https://www.gideon-media.com/ Life/After – https://www.goldhawkproductions.com/lifeafter The movie First Time Caller – https://tubitv.com/movies/100014730/first-time-caller The George Smiley Audio Dramas on the BBC – https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/smiley-season/ On Audible – https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Complete-George-Smiley-Radio-Dramas-Audiobook/B01DE1KAYC Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 2 41:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode I return with Phil Tinline and Bernard Hughes. We continue discussing Phil’s article in the New Statesman on the London of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré and how it’s different from the London of today. Topics include the le Carré and conspiracies, a discussion of Adam Sisman’s latest book, and plus writers that write well about London and what areas did le Carré miss? Plus the current lack of smoke and dog poo in London. All that and more in this episode. Phil’s article in The New Statesman, John Le Carré and the spectre of British decline – https://www.newstatesman.com/the-weekend-essay/2023/08/john-le-carre-spectre-british-decline The Death of Consensus by Phil Tinline – https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/the-death-of-consensus/ Phil’s BBC Radio documentary Conspiracies: The Secret Knowledge – https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000t034 Phil’s article on JFK and conspiracies – https://www.newstatesman.com/ideas/2023/11/jfk-assassination-60-years-myth-martyr-saviour Phil’s twitter – https://twitter.com/phil_tinline Bernard’s review of The Secret Life of John le Carré – https://theartsdesk.com/books/adam-sisman-secret-life-john-le-carr%C3%A9-review-tinker-tailor-soldier-cheat Bernard Hughes website – https://www.bernardhughes.net/ Bernard’s album Bagetelles – https://listn.fm/bagatelleshughes/ Bernard’s latest album, Songs for our Times – https://divineartrecords.com/recording/songs-for-our-times/ Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 1 44:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode I’m excited to welcome Phil Tinline and Bernard Hughes to the show. We discuss Phil’s article in the New Statesman on the London of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré and how it’s different from the London of today. Topics include the political background of Tinker , whether Tinker was a case of perfect timing, how the echos of the 30’s reverberated in the 70’s and some quibbles with Richard Hutt’s placement of various locations in his le Carré map All that and more in this episode. Come back in two weeks for part two. Phil’s article in The New Statesman, John Le Carré and the spectre of British decline – https://www.newstatesman.com/the-weekend-essay/2023/08/john-le-carre-spectre-british-decline The Death of Consensus by Phil Tinline – https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/the-death-of-consensus/ Bernard Hughes website – https://www.bernardhughes.net/ Bernard’s album Bagetelles – https://listn.fm/bagatelleshughes/ Bernard’s latest album, Songs for our Times – https://divineartrecords.com/recording/songs-for-our-times/ Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Adam Sisman on The Secret Life of John le Carré – Interview 1:02:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode I’m excited to welcome John le Carré’s biographer Adam Sisman to the show. We discuss his latest book The Secret Life of John le Carré which looks at le Carré affairs which Sisman left out of his previous biography. Topics include why Sisman felt he needed to write this new book, the push and pull between biographer and subject, le Carré and Bond, and Sisman’s affection for le Carré. All that and more in this episode. Come back in two weeks for our next episode. Sisman’s lecture on le Carré’s anti-Americanism – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSRMugt41xs&ab_channel=AmericanHistoricalAssociation Buy The Secret Life of John le Carré – US – https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-secret-life-of-john-le-carre-adam-sisman?variant=41007957671970 UK – https://profilebooks.com/work/the-secret-life-of-john-le-carr/ The Professor and the Parson – US – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675488/the-professor-and-the-parson-by-adam-sisman/ UK – https://profilebooks.com/work/the-professor-and-the-parson/ Boswell’s Presumptous Task – https://www.amazon.com/Boswells-Presumptuous-Task-Making-Johnson/dp/0142001759 The New Yorker Podcast on le Carré – https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/critics-at-large/spies-sex-and-john-le-carre Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 3 1:01:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe continue our three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In part 3 we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s novels. Returning to discuss the book is Guillam groupie, Matthew Bradford., we discuss le Carrê on James Bond, The Night Manager adapations, and Ludlum-esque title of The China Target. Plus, Matthew makes his pitch to be the editor of an annotated release of le Carré’s film scripts! Le Carré estate, if you’re listening, I’ll get you his number. All that and more in this episode. Come back in two weeks for our next episode. A list of Legacy libraries – https://www.librarything.com/legacylibraries Matthew’s twitter – @doubleosection Matthew’s Website – Double O Section Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 2 48:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe continue our three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In part 2 we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s professional life. Returning to discuss the book is Circus cognoscente, Matthew Bradford. We discuss le Carré’s feudin’ and fightin’ with critics and friends, his input on cover art, and his love/hate relationship with film adaptions. Plus, why Silverview was terrible to release when written but the perfect posthumous novel! All that and more in this episode. Matthew’s twitter – @doubleosection Matthew’s Website – Double O Section Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 A Private Spy: The letters of John Carré Explored Part 1 44:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe’ll be taking a three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In this episode we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s personal life. Returning to the podcast to discuss the book is living le Carré encyclopedia Matthew Bradford. We discuss whether the first letter in the book was the inspiration for Harry Potter, le Carré’s relationship with his step-mother, and his increased guardedness in letters later in life. Plus, the most “le Carré and his dogs” talk than has ever happened anywhere else before! All that and more in this episode. Come back in two weeks for our look at his professional life. Matthew’s twitter – @doubleosection Matthew’s Website – Double O Section Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Single and Single by John Carré Explored Part 2 54:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1999 novel, Single and Single . Returning to discuss the book is espionage and nonfiction author Adam Brookes. We discuss Adam’s interactions with shady Russians in the 90’s, why le Carré just can’t quit Russia, and that wild ending. Plus, is there such a thing as Chekhov’s Motorcycle? All that and more in this episode. The full interview with le Carré for the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy DVD release – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89FHIGL3N54 The Acorn DVD set. My interview with Adam for Spybrary – https://spybrary.com/conversation-with-spy-author-adam-brookes/ Adam’s Website – https://www.adambrookes.com/ Adam’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/AdamBrookesWord Adam’s spy trilogy – Night Heron, Spy Games , The Spy’s Daughter – https://www.adambrookes.com/philip-mangan-series Fragile Cargo: China’s Wartime Race to Save the Treasures of the Forbidden City – US – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fragile-Cargo/Adam-Brookes/9781982149291 UK – https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/441577/fragile-cargo-by-brookes-adam/9781784743796 Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Single and Single by John Carré Explored Part 1 1:01:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we look at John le Carré’s 1999 novel, SIngle and Single. Joining me to discuss the book is espionage and nonfiction author Adam Brookes. We discuss Adam’s first encounters with le Carré, the British boarding school system and tropes seen in le Carré’s female characters? Plus, whether the first chapter of the book makes the book worth reading? All that and more in this episode. The Big Con by David Maurer – https://www.amazon.com/Big-Story-Confidence-Man/dp/0385495382 My interview with Adam for Spybrary – https://spybrary.com/conversation-with-spy-author-adam-brookes/ Adam’s Website – https://www.adambrookes.com/ Adam’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/AdamBrookesWord Adam’s spy trilogy – Night Heron, Spy Games , The Spy’s Daughter – https://www.adambrookes.com/philip-mangan-series Fragile Cargo: China’s Wartime Race to Save the Treasures of the Forbidden City – US – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fragile-Cargo/Adam-Brookes/9781982149291 UK – https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/441577/fragile-cargo-by-brookes-adam/9781784743796 Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Essay Music by Lexin_Music from Pixabay Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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Frank Sennett joins the show to talk about political thrillers and Mick Herron and John le Carré. We talk about US versus UK spy novels, Matt Helm, and favorite Herron and le Carré novels. Plus we talk about how to write politics in fiction without alienating readers and how one author used the nuclear option to get their publisher to pay more. Frank’s book Shadow State is out now. Frank’s site – http://franksennett.com/ Shadow State – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717325/shadow-state-by-frank-sennett/…
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We raised $1300 for Room to Read this holiday season. Thanks to everyone who donated. If you still wanted to donate, go here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We are back with a interview with founder of Guillam Coffee and le Carré superfan Abdelrahman Fathalla. We talk about why he named his business after Peter Guillam, how he started reading le Carré’s novels and the amazing story of the time he met John le Carré. All that plus why younger people should read le Carré, thoughts on the recent tv adaptations of his work and why Guillam Coffee should be your go-to London coffee shop. Guillam Coffee on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/guillamcoffeehouse/ Guillam Coffee’s website – https://www.guillam.co.uk/ Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We are back with a look at some of John le Carré’s unused book titles. These have been gathered from Adam Sisman’s biography, John le Carré: A Life , as well as a few from A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré . For more on spy book titles, listen to this episode of Spybrary where I speak with author Jeremy Duns on the difficulty of picking a book title – Title Fight! The good, the bad and the ugly of spy book titles . See the list below – A Clear Case of Suicide The Carcass of the Lion The Two-Stroke Lover All My Life I Have Been Terrified of Ridicule The Love Thief The Death of Christopher Robin The Reluctant Autumn of George Smiley Operation Limberlost The Twelfth Direction The Pigeon Tunnel The London Occasional A Spy for Reasons of Politeness The Giant Hunter The Twice-Promised Girl The Piper and the Tune The Cage on the Roof The Girl on the Casino Roof Taking One All the Way Through The Burn Box A Man with Two Houses A Spy with Excellent Manners Plain Tales from the Circus The Interrogators’ Poll The Case Officer The Silent Pilgrim A Woman of Cairo The Junior Leader The Unknown Soldier The Underground Soldier The Last Clean Englishman The Camel’s Nose The Passion of his Time The Road to Honeybrook Farm A Man of the Caucasus The Free Servant The Siege of Heidelberg Sasha’s Virtue The Stay-Behind Man Secret and Beyond The Angry Gardener Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Music by SergeQuadrado from Pixabay Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We are back with a look at the new release A Private Spy: The Letters of John le Carré. I’m pleased to welcome Steven Ritterman, one of the foremost collectors of le Carré in the world, to the show. Steven reveals his top five letters from the recently released book. We talk about the letters as well as a bit about what else the estate may end up releasing. All that and more in this episode! Steven’s Top Five John le Carré Letters 5. Le Carré’s letter to pharma execs following the release of The Constant Gardener. 4. Le Carré’s letter to Tom Stoppard answering the question of just why he shelved his posthumously released novel Silverview. 3. Le Carré’s letter on his approach to writing his novel A Legacy of Spies. 2. Le Carré’s letter to his wife and sons looking at his past family relationships. Bonus Letter – Le Carré talks about writing another Smiley post Legacy. 1. A writer puts down his pen Others letters we discuss touch on his relationship with his stepmother, his care about his work and readers, and the proper spelling of his pen name. Get a letter of your own from me. Email your address to lecarrecast [at] gmail [dot] com and I will send a spy letter of your very own. Interact with Steven and other spy fans on the Spybrary Facebook discussion group – https://www.spybrary.com/facebook Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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We are back with part 2 of our look at the letter in spy fiction and reality. Listen to part 1 here . We talk about the novel to read if you want to imagine you’re a CIA analyst, the first techno-thriller and learn about how real spies are communicating right now! All that and much more in this episode. I’m pleased to welcome back to the show critic and author Jeremy Duns. Plus listen in for Alma Katsu, former member of the NSA and CIA and now spy author, as she weighs in on the future of the letter in spy operations. Get a letter of your own from me. Email your address to lecarrecast [at] gmail [dot] com and I will send a spy letter of your very own. The book A Private Spy: The Letters of John le Carré has just been released in the UK and we’ll be taking a look at that book once it’s released in the US in December. Jeremy’s twitter – @JeremyDuns Jeremy’s Website – Jeremy-Duns.com Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Alma Katsu’s website is here . Order her novel Red Widow here . Pre-order her novel Red London here . My interview with Alma for Spybrary is here . Notes: More on Eric Ambler’s novels here . More on Charles Mccarry’s The Miernick Dossier here . More on Riddle of the Sands here . Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay https://orangefreesounds.com/youve-got-mail-sound/…
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We talk with Richard Hutt the writer of the new map titled John le Carré’s London from Herb Lester Associates. We talk about his previous map, The Secret City , reading le Carré in lockdown, the difficulties and joys in finding locations le Carré used in his novels and challenge the listener to find le Carré’s favorite bench. All that and more in this episode. Show Notes: John le Carré’s London Map at Herb Lester Associates The Secret City map at Herb Lester Associates Richard recreating le Carré’s sitting on Hampstead Heath – Richard at a important Smiley’s People location – Making an important call – Spy Write’s trip to find le Carré locations – A Smiley Walk – a look at locations from the books with pictures Mr. Smiley’s Neighborhood Jeff Quest – Spy Write – https://spywrite.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Spywrite Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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The book A Private Spy: The Letters of John le Carré has just been released in the UK. We’ll be taking a look at that book once it’s released in the US in December, but this is a perfect time to take a look at the usage of the humble letter in espionage. We talk about the history of the letter, Cicero’s letters, letterlocking, Cabinet Noirs and Cold War spy love letters. All that and much more in this episode. I’m pleased to welcome back to the show critic and author Jeremy Duns. We’ll return in a few weeks with part 2 and talk letters in spy fiction and the future of the letter in espionage. Jeremy’s twitter – @JeremyDuns Jeremy’s Website – Jeremy-Duns.com Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Notes: The first spy letter? – History of letter writing From the earliest period to the fifth century by William Roberts The Delivery and Confidentiality of Cicero’s Letters by John Nicholson Vindolanda To the Letter by Simon Garfield Letterlocking – Nature.com Cheri Ami – Smithsonian Operation Columba by Gordon Corera Robert Hanssen affidavit Operation Lemon Aid Mitrokhin Archive – Wikipedia Vladimir Putin Pigeon GIF from Vladimir Putin GIFs And of course, the debunking . Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay https://orangefreesounds.com/youve-got-mail-sound/…
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1 A Small Town in Germany by John le Carré Explored Part 2 47:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we finish our look at A Small Town in Germany, John le Carré’s fifth novel. Returning to discuss the book is espionage author James Wolff. We discuss how his treatment of female characters, whether this is a Agatha Christie novel in disguise and whether this could ever be adapted for television? Plus, what’s up with that epilogue? All that and more in this episode. Read James’ writing for the website Crime Reads here . Included is his article “Can contemporary spy novels ever live up to the Cold War classics?” A quick look at why prosecutions of Nazis after the war fizzled out and how they then came back is here . My previous essay on A Small Town in Germany is here. James Wolff’s website – https://jameswolffauthor.com/ Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Essay Music by Dream-Protocol from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels
In this episode we look at A Small Town in Germany, the novel that comes midway between John le Carré’s breakout success – The Spy Who Came in from the Cold – and the novel that solidified his place as one of the world’s best spy novelists – Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy . I’m joined to discuss the novel by espionage author James Wolff. We discuss how this novel is much darker than other le Carré work, whether le Carré hates all the characters he’s writing about and just how many interrogations can you squeeze into one novel? Plus, is Alan Turner really a spy? All that and much more in this episode. Read James’ writing for the website Crime Reads here . Included is his article “Can contemporary spy novels ever live up to the Cold War classics?” John le Carré speaks with Martin Muggeridge for Intimations program in 1966. James Wolff’s website – https://jameswolffauthor.com/ Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Essay Music by Dream-Protocol from Pixabay Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels
We talk with one of the foremost collectors of John le Carré novels, Steven Ritterman, whose collection of pristine le Carré editions numbers over 300 items. We learn about the Haycroft-Queen list, rare signed editions, and Steve’s undercover mission to meet le Carré himself. All that plus talk on champagne toasts with Otto Penzler, meeting Eric Ambler, literal juggling balls, and a little Silverview talk from a couple of le Carré collectors. Show Notes: The Mysterious Bookshop – https://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/ Profile of Otto Penzler – https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/otto-penzler-mystery-bookstore The Otto Penzler Espionage Auction – https://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/auction-catalogs/THE-PENZLER-COLLECTION-OF-ESPIONAGE?saleno=2209&viewby=Lot_asc How to spot a true US first of The Spy Who – https://spywrite.com/2015/12/22/collecting-the-spy-who-came-in-from-the-cold-by-john-le-carre/ In episode 14 of Spybrary Jeff talked with Shane about book collecting tips – https://spybrary.com/collecting-spy-books/ Spy Write Book Collecting tips – Part One – https://spywrite.com/2017/08/16/on-book-collecting-part-one/ Part Two – https://spywrite.com/2017/09/29/on-book-collecting-part-two/ Interact with Steven and other spy fans on the Spybrary Facebook discussion group – https://www.spybrary.com/facebook Jeff Quest – Spy Write – https://spywrite.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/Spywrite Talk more about spy books in the Spybrary discussion group Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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Find Part One Here . In this episode we continue to take a deep dive into the intricacies of one of John le Carré’s most unjustly overlooked novels – The Looking-Glass War . I’m again joined by critic and author Jeremy Duns. We talk class and Britain’s role in the world, how the book could be adapted for television, and Jeff’s tin hatted theory connecting this novel to The Night Manager 1?! All that and much more in this episode. Read Jeremy’s Times article for free here . John le Carré speaks with Martin Muggeridge for Intimations program in 1966. Le Carré’s Landscape by Tod Hoffman More on Mick Herron’s Slow Horses books here . Jeremy’s twitter – @JeremyDuns Jeremy’s Website – Jeremy-Duns.com Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels
In this episode we take a deep dive into the intricacies of one of John le Carré’s most unjustly overlooked novels – The Looking-Glass War . I’m joined by critic and author Jeremy Duns. We talk about weird relationships, how the book is a proto- Slow Horses , and get the first ever comparison of le Carré and the band Nirvana?!? All that and much more in this episode. Read Jeremy’s Times article for free here . John le Carré speaks with Martin Muggeridge for Intimations program in 1966. Le Carré’s Landscape by Tod Hoffman More on Mick Herron’s Slow Horses books here . Jeremy’s twitter – @JeremyDuns Jeremy’s Website – Jeremy-Duns.com Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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In this episode I speak to Laura Marsh about her essay on le Carré and Silverview in the February 10th edition of The New York Review of Books . Laura is currently the literary editor at the The New Republic and previously wrote for and was an editor at The New York Review of Books . Her writing has appeared in publications such as Dissent , Bookforum , The Times Literary Supplement and Literary Review . We talk Chunk Smith, elastic waistbands, le Carrê’s abilities as a writer and more. You won’t want to miss it. Laura’s essay – The Nonconformist Laura’s Twitter – @lmlauramarsh Laura’s Podcast – The Politics of Everything The New Republic – https://newrepublic.com/ Find more podcasts like this in the Novel group of podcasts – Novel.Network Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 John le Carré in The Spy Writers Club – Episode 12 9:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we explore what happens when you get a whole gaggle of Cold War spy novelists together in one room. This is an adaption of an earlier piece that can be found here with links to various sources. Also there is a photo of the attendees. Find more podcasts like this in the Novel group of podcasts – Novel.Network Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 4 – Episode 11 36:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn the final episode of this four part look at Silverview Matthew Bradford and I continue to discuss John le Carré’s final complete novel. We discuss the climatic conclusion of Silverview ! We also talk about where Silverview fits among le Carré’s work and some talk on collecting the book. All that and much more in this episode. Matthew’s twitter – @doubleosection Matthew’s Website – Double O Section Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 3 – Episode 10 40:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn Part three of this four part look at Silverview Matthew Bradford and I continue to discuss John le Carré’s final complete novel. In this third part we explore the plot and espionage in the novel. We discuss the way betrayal is different in this novel, what’s up with Edward’s creepy obsession with basements, and did le Carré consider Edward a hacker? Plus we talk about how Silverview is the culmination of le Carré’s love of the fax machine. All that and much more in this episode. History of the Fax – Wikipedia Matthew’s twitter – @doubleosection Matthew’s Website – Double O Section Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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In Part two of this four part look at Silverview Matthew Bradford and I continue to discuss John le Carré’s final complete novel. In our second part we talk about the settings of the novel. We discuss le Carré success in capturing life in a coastal town, the connection between W.G. Sebald’s The Rings of Saturn and Silverview , and why East Anglia loves it’s abandoned airfields. Plus we talk about when le Carré shifted from Circus to Service and the most awkward dinner party ever. All that and much more in this episode. East Anglia – Wiki link W.G. Sebald – Wiki link Patience – A documentary on W.G. Sebald’s The Rings of Saturn – Youtube link House Nietzsche – Villa Silberblick Matthew’s twitter – @doubleosection Matthew’s Website – Double O Section Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 1 – Episode 8 38:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn Part one of this four part look at Silverview I welcome back Matthew Bradford to discuss John le Carré’s final complete novel. In our first part we talk about the main characters in this novel. We discuss surprise over the speedy release of the novel, how this novel revisits many of le Carré’s favorite character archetypes and whether his character names are a bit too on the nose. Plus we talk how much of this novel is drawn from life, how well drawn his female characters are this time around and do the book’s spy couple steal the show? All that and much more in this episode. Spybrary’s discussion of Agent Running in the Field – https://spybrary.com/agent-running-in-the-fiel/ Matthew’s twitter – @doubleosection Matthew’s Website – Double O Section Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 Call for the Dead by John le Carré Explored Part 2 – Episode 7 46:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn Part Two of this deep dive into Call for the Dead I welcome back guest Bee to discuss John le Carré’s first novel. We continue to get lots of hot takes on the novel from someone who has done a very close reading of le Carré’s work, but especially Call for the Dead. We discuss how le Carrê views espionage versus police work, Smiley’s masculinity, and just what is really going on between Smiley and Frey. Plus we decide whether Guillam is a fool and how interconnected all of le Carré’s characters are. All that and much more in this episode. Bee’s twitter – @holodeckfreud More on Klaus Fuchs here . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 John le Carré – His Lips are Sealed – Episode 6 8:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode we explore a previously hidden chapter of le Carré’s life. Was this the moment everything changed for him? Listen for answers to that and much, much more. Previous discussion of this topic is here . Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed
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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels
In Part One of this deep dive into Call for the Dead I welcome guest Bee to discuss John le Carré’s first novel. In this provocative conversation we get plenty of hot takes on the novel from someone who has done a very close reading of all of le Carré’s work, but especially Call for the Dead. We discuss how Smiley is different in this first novel from later books, le Carré’s portrayal of Jewish characters and George and Ann’s relationship. Plus Steed-Asprey’s terrible gift giving, whether Call for the Dead is a good title and le Carré’s worst line. All that and much more in this very fun episode. Bee’s twitter – @holodeckfreud More than you ever wanted to know about Dresden Porcelain here . Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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1 A Murder of Quality by John le Carré – Explored – Episode 4 1:35:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode I am joined by Matthew Bradford of doubleOsection.blogspot.com to do a deep exploration of the sometimes overlooked John le Carré novel A Murder of Quality. We discuss private schools, religion in the UK and just how deep George Smiley’s cruel streak runs. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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Just after the passing away of John le Carré in December 2020, I spoke with Matthew Bradford of double0section.blogspot.com about le Carrê’s impact on espionage fiction. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed
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1 His Secret Sharer – The hidden truths of John le Carré – Episode 2 15:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode I provide an introduction to the world’s most famous spy writer. John le Carré began writing novels as a way to relieve the boredom of his duties as an upper-class raised British diplomat. That was what the world was told. The reality was that he wrote under a pseudonym; in truth he was a spy for MI6. His ability to live two lives at once was what made him both a successful spy as well as one of the most famous espionage novelists of all time. Much of the research came from Adam Sisman’s essential biography of le Carré. James Olson’s book Fair Play was also quite helpful along with the collection of le Carré interviews called Conversations with John le Carré edited by Matthew J. Bruccoli and Judith S. Baughman. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels
I’m quite excited to launch something that has been in the process for awhile, a podcast dedicated to the works of John le Carré. The goal of this podcast is to do deep dives on each of his works, round table discussions on various topics related to the novels. films and TV programs. I hope to enable robust discussion on the positives and negatives of le Carré’s writings. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed…
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