Episode 3
Oxford, teaching at Eton, MI5. Then, David Cornwell becomes an author known as 'John le Carre'. Read by Stephen Boxer.
The life of John le Carre by Adam Sisman, is abridged for radio in five episodes by Katrin Williams:
Oxford, teaching at Eton, employment at MI5. And publication. During these eventful years the shadow of his father Ronnie continues to loom large.
Reader: Stephen Boxer
Producer: Duncan Minshull
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Stephen Boxer |
| Author | Adam Sisman |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
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Wed 21 Oct 201509:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 22 Oct 201500:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 29 Jun 201614:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 30 Jun 201602:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 6 Nov 201914:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 7 Nov 201902:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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