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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in October 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Stephen Boxer |
| Author | Adam Sisman |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
Broadcasts
Wed 21 Oct 2015 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Thu 22 Oct 2015 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 29 Jun 2016 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 30 Jun 2016 02:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 6 Nov 2019 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 7 Nov 2019 02:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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