Plot — What is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy about?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a seven-part BBC2 spy drama written by Arthur Hopcraft, adapted from John le Carré's eponymous 1974 novel. The serial, which stars Alec Guinness, Alexander Knox, Ian Richardson, Michael Jayston, Bernard Hepton, Anthony Bate, Ian Bannen, George Sewell and Michael Aldridge, was broadcast from 10 September to 22 October 1979. George Smiley, the ageing master spy of the Cold War and once heir-apparent to Control, is brought back out of retirement to flush out a top level mole within the Circus. Smiley must travel back through his life and murky workings of the Circus to unravel the net spun by his nemesis Karla 'The Sandman' of the KGB and reveal the identity of the mole before he disappears.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1979 |
| Genre | War & Politics, Drama, Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (7 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 76% (7.6/10, 130 votes) |
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy — FAQ
Is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy worth watching? Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy holds a 7.6/10 rating from 130 viewers. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a seven-part BBC2 spy drama written by Arthur Hopcraft, adapted from John le Carré's eponymous 1974 novel. The serial, which stars Alec Guinness, Alexander Knox, Ian Richardson, Michael Jayst
Who is behind Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy? Created by John Irvin, John le Carré.
Who is in the cast of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy? It stars Alec Guinness, Michael Jayston, Anthony Bate, George Sewell.
Where can I stream Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy? Streaming availability for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy release? It first aired in 1979.
