Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Smiley Sets a Trap
10:00 pm - 10:40 pm, Wednesday, January 14 on BBC Four HD (106)
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Smiley Sets a Trap
Season 1, Episode 6
George Smiley has talked to Jim Prideaux about his interrogation by the Russians - but is even more interested to hear what happened when he returned to England. Penultimate part of the classic 1970s espionage drama, based on the novel by John le Carre, starring Alec Guinness, Ian Bannen and Joss Ackland
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Movie/Drama
Cast & Crew
Alec Guinness
(Actor)
.. George Smiley
Ian Bannen
(Actor)
.. Jim Prideaux
Bernard Hepton
(Actor)
.. Toby Esterhase
George Sewell
(Actor)
.. Inspector Mendell
Michael Jayston
(Actor)
.. Peter Guillam
Michael Aldridge
(Actor)
.. Percy Alleline
Ian Richardson
(Actor)
.. Bill Haydon
Anthony Bate
(Actor)
.. Oliver Lacon
Terence Rigby
(Actor)
.. Roy Bland
John Irvin
(Director)
Jonathan Powell
(Producer)
John le Carre
(Writer)
More Information
Did You Know..
Alec Guinness
(Actor)
.. George Smiley
Ian Bannen
(Actor)
.. Jim Prideaux
Bernard Hepton
(Actor)
.. Toby Esterhase
George Sewell
(Actor)
.. Inspector Mendell
Michael Jayston
(Actor)
.. Peter Guillam
Michael Aldridge
(Actor)
.. Percy Alleline
Ian Richardson
(Actor)
.. Bill Haydon
Born:
April 07, 1934
in
Edinburgh
Best Known For:
His portrayal of Francis Urquhart, a Machiavellian political monster in BBC One's House of Cards and its sequels.
Early-life:
Born April 7, 1934, Richardson grew up on the outskirts of Edinburgh. His father, a strict Scottish Presbyterian, worked in a biscuit factory and was responsible for the first Jaffa Cakes. He studied at the College of Dramatic Art in Glasgow. First made a name for himself playing Hamlet at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 1960.
Career:
Richardson made his TV debut in 1963 in an adaptation of As You Like It and spent the next 40 years appearing in such acclaimed productions as Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Porterhouse Blue, House of Cards and Murder Rooms. He quit the RSC in 1972 to 'change direction' but ended up spending a year on the dole. Has also enjoyed a lengthy film career with highlights including Brazil, The Fourth Protocol, and Cry Freedom. He also appeared in cult drama Dark City, 102 Dalmatians, and Johnny Depp thriller From Hell. He died in his sleep on February 9, 2007, at the age of 72.
Quote:
"You might very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment."
Trivia:
He was awarded a CBE in 1989.
Anthony Bate
(Actor)
.. Oliver Lacon
Terence Rigby
(Actor)
.. Roy Bland
John Irvin
(Director)
Jonathan Powell
(Producer)
John le Carre
(Writer)
