2. Retirement

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It's now over a year since George Smiley was sent into premature retirement from the 'Circus'. But a chance encounter, and an unexpected invitation prove the past is not so easily forgotten... Starring Bernard Hepton. John le Carre's classic 1974 novel of Cold War espionage. Adapted by Rene Basilico. George Smiley .... Bernard Hepton Peter Guillam .... Douglas Blackwell Ricky Tarr .... Christian Rodska Roddy Martindale .... John Savident Irina .... Valentina Yakunina Cabbie .... Philip Sully Tom .... Norman Bird Oliver Lacon .... John Quayle Fawn .... Anthony Jackson Theme music by Max Harris. Producer: John Fawcett Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1988.