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

The le Carre Cast

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 96

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.

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14/04/2026
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After le Carré: Jonathan Ray on Sarah Gainham

lundi 2 septembre 2024 • Duration 56:21

Part 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 […]

After le Carré: Sarah Gainham Explored Part 2

lundi 26 août 2024 • Duration 37:10

Part 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 […]

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 2

dimanche 26 novembre 2023 • Duration 41:24

This 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 […]

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Shabby 70’s London Part 1

samedi 4 novembre 2023 • Duration 44:03

This 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 […]

Adam Sisman on The Secret Life of John le Carré – Interview

samedi 21 octobre 2023 • Duration 01:02:27

This 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 […]

A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 3

vendredi 6 octobre 2023 • Duration 01:01:19

We 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, […]

A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré Explored Part 2

vendredi 22 septembre 2023 • Duration 48:09

We 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 […]

A Private Spy: The letters of John Carré Explored Part 1

vendredi 8 septembre 2023 • Duration 44:59

We’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 […]

Single and Single by John Carré Explored Part 2

dimanche 27 août 2023 • Duration 54:23

In 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 […]

Single and Single by John Carré Explored Part 1

vendredi 11 août 2023 • Duration 01:01:41

In 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 […]

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