Episode 208: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

This week, Gavia and Morgan revisit one of their favorite films, Tomas Alfredson's 2011 adaptation of John le Carré's classic novel, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Topics include the masterful adaptation of the book by screenwriters Peter Straughan and Bridget O'Connor; superb performances from a cast including Gary Oldman, Mark Strong, and Colin Firth; stupendous production design and costuming; and much more.

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Episode 61: Book Club: John le Carré's "A Legacy of Spies"

This week, Gavia and Morgan change it up by diving into the latest novel by master spy novelist John le Carré, A Legacy of Spies, which marks his final return to the world of George Smiley and the Circus. Topics discussed include the novel's relationship to its predecessors, le Carré's difficulties writing women, Morgan's le Carré fandom, and Brexit.

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