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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels

The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels

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 Exploring the works of John le Carré, each episode looks at a specific novel or an unexplored aspect of his life and work. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of espionage John le Carré has revealed.The le Carré Cast Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – 50 years, 50 facts – 11 to 20

    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – 50 years, 50 facts – 11 to 20
    Sep 23 2025
    In this episode we continue to celebrate 50 years of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by counting up to 50 interesting things about the book. For numbers eleven to twenty point five I’m welcoming Matthew Bradford back to the podcast. We talk that about some of our favorite characters in the novel. From Connie Sachs to […]
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Queer Betrayal in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

    Queer Betrayal in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
    Sep 8 2025
    In this episode, we continue our year long look at Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy with Tiffany Babb. We talk about her article “Because He Loved You”: The Queer Betrayal of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. We explore how queerness is portrayed in the novel, the complex relationship between Bill and Jim, and why le Carré’s approach […]
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    48 mins
  • Our Game by John le Carré Explored – Part 2

    Our Game by John le Carré Explored – Part 2
    Sep 2 2025
    In this episode, novelist Michael Idov returns to discuss John le Carré’s novel Our Game. Michael has written for numerous publications, was the Editor in chief of GQ Russia, is also a screenwriter and director and author of the new spy novel The Collaborators. We talk about where Our Game should fit in the le […]
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    35 mins
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