Ditto Gary Oldman as Smiley. Underplayed, understated, emotionally bereft; its a portrayal not unlike the films' vision of London in fact. The drama captures the period perfectly - paranoia, sexism, duty. It maintains a high level of tension and suspense right to the twisted end.
The Russians, the Cold War, the Hot War, spying...I'd wondered about the story's relevance to a contemporary audience, but somehow it still resonates in this political landscape.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is however about much more than espionage and politics; but if I told you what that was, I'd have to kill you.
At the films after party, Dr Mandi Martin was the first person to ask Le Carre for his autograph. You've started a trend now, said a friend of his. Yep, She's been starting trends all her life, I thought to myself.
