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John Le Carré In His Own Words

  • Imprint: BBC Digital Audio

  • ISBN: 9781445847405

  • Length: 103  Minutes

  • RRP: £5.00

John Le Carré In His Own Words

John le Carré is a bestselling author whose books include and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. On this recording we hear - in his own words - about being brought up by his grandparents and feeling deserted by his mother and father. He talks about being creative as a means of escapism, by telling stories about his absent parents; as well as hating public school where he suffered severe beatings. We also hear about when he worked in the army as an interrogator and his experience working in British intelligence. He discusses becoming a writer, creating Smiley, working with Alec Guinness and why he hides behind two names. In addition, we learn what he thinks of awards - and critics. Due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.

  • Imprint: BBC Digital Audio

  • ISBN: 9781445847405

  • Length: 103  Minutes

  • RRP: £5.00

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About the Author

John le Carré

John le Carré was born in 1931 and attended the universities of Berne and Oxford. He taught at Eton and served briefly in British Intelligence during the Cold War. For more than fifty years he has lived by his pen. He divides his time between London and Cornwall.

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