Smiley's People
1982 · BBC Two · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Smiley's Lighter
Tue, 26 Oct, 6:00 am
The final confrontation between Smiley and Karla takes place. But in this game there are no victors, only losers.
About
Adaptation of John Le Carré's novel, following on from the previous BBC adaptation Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. George Smiley returns to the Game. A member of one of George Smiley's old networks seems to have caught on to something big. When he turns up dead the Circus asks George to tie up the loose ends with minimal fuss. But George Smiley does not like loose ends. Especially if they lead to the darkest recesses of the KGB - to Karla, the Sandman.
Episodes
- E01
A Mother's Assistance
Tue, 21 Sept· 60 minMadame Ostrakova was desperate to believe the sweating Russian who promised the return of her daughter. Then there was the Paris letter which rang old bells for General Vladimir. These two events summoned master spy George Smiley from retirement.
- E02
The General's Big Fish
Tue, 28 Sept· 60 min'Tidy him up, keep us out of it and don't wander'. Lacon's instructions to Smiley are specific, but Vladimir had two proofs and was bringing them with him.
- E03
Gathering Friends
Tue, 5 Oct· 60 minVladimir has two proofs, but Smiley has only found one. It was an erotic photograph of Otto Leipzig, the General's lieutenant. Now aware that Vladimir has quarrelled with his postman Toby Esterhase, Smiley plans to visit old friends.
- E04
The Rogue Elephant
Tue, 12 Oct· 60 minSmiley gets into trouble with his superiors, who want the investigation closed. But he finally encounters the woman and gets her account.
- E05
Alexandra Tatjana
Tue, 19 Oct· 60 minSmiley is hot on the trail leading to Karla, but must make the ultimate sacrifice - cutting off his wife Ann.
- E06
Smiley's Lighter
Tue, 26 Oct· 60 minThe final confrontation between Smiley and Karla takes place. But in this game there are no victors, only losers.
Cast
Alec Guinness
George Smiley
Bernard Hepton
Toby Esterhase
Patrick Stewart
Karla