Episode 1
How the best-selling novelist's remarkable father, Ronnie, cast a long shadow over the family. Read by Stephen Boxer.
The life of John le Carre by Adam Sisman, is abridged for radio in 5 episodes by Katrin Williams:
'John le Carre' was born David Cornwell, and his early life was in thrall to a genial, vivid and rascally father called Ronnie, who was never short of surprises.
Reader: Stephen Boxer.
Producer: Duncan Minshull.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Stephen Boxer |
| Author | Adam Sisman |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
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Mon 19 Oct 201509:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Tue 20 Oct 201500:30BBC Radio 4
- Mon 27 Jun 201614:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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