Episode 2
The ever popular John le Carre with five recollections from his writing life. From his desk in Cornwall he casts his mind back to meeting the fearless Yvette Pierpaoli.
John le Carre with five recollections from his writing life, abridged by Katrin Williams:
There was Yvette Pierpaoli, a business woman who once worked out of Phnom Penn. We discover how her character and actions went towards creating Tessa in the novel The Constant Gardener.
Read by the author
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | John Le Carre |
| Author | John Le Carre |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
Broadcasts
- Tue 13 Sep 201609:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Wed 14 Sep 201600:30BBC Radio 4
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