2. A Perfect Mystery
MI6 must urgently hunt down Magnus Pym to prevent his defection, but he has his own mystery to solve. Stars Julian Rhind-Tutt.
When Magnus Pym disappears after his father's funeral MI6 launches an urgent manhunt to prevent his defection.
But Pym is on a search of his own to solve the central mystery of his life - what made him the perfect spy.
John le CarrΓ©'s spy novel dramatised by Robert Forrest.
Magnus Pym .... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Jack Brotherhood .... Bill Paterson
Axel .... Anton Lesser
Peggy Wentworth .... Aoife McMahon
Syd Lemon .... Ewan Bailey
Clerk .... Ewan Bailey
Kate .... Tracy Wiles
Tom .... Adam Thomas Wright
Sabina .... Sanchia McCormack
Nigel .... Gerard McDermott
Other parts are played by the cast.
Director: Bruce Young
Made by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 and first broadcast in July 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Magnus Pym | Julian Rhind-Tutt |
| Jack Brotherhood | Bill Paterson |
| Axel | Anton Lesser |
| Peggy Wentworth | Aoife McMahon |
| Syd Lemon | Ewan Bailey |
| Clerk | Ewan Bailey |
| Kate | Tracy Wiles |
| Tom | Adam Thomas Wright |
| Sabina | Sanchia McCormack |
| Nigel | Gerard McDermott |
| Author | John Le Carre |
| Adaptor | Robert Forrest |
| Director | Bruce Young |
Broadcasts
Sun 9 Jul 2017 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Sat 15 Jul 2017 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Tue 19 Jan 2021 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 19 Jan 2021 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 20 Jan 2021 03:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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