Drama | Thriller | Espionage
Station:
BBC Two (UK)
Status:
Ended
Start:
1982-09-20
Rating:
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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.
TV Show Ended.
S1E4 - The Rogue Elephant
Smiley gets into trouble with his superiors, who want the investigation closed. But he finally encounters the woman and gets her account.
Air Date: 11 Oct 1982 14:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Alexandra Tatjana
Smiley is hot on the trail leading to Karla, but must make the ultimate sacrifice - cutting off his wife Ann.
Air Date: 18 Oct 1982 14:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Smiley's Lighter
The final confrontation between Smiley and Karla takes place. But in this game there are no victors, only losers.
Air Date: 25 Oct 1982 15:00 (CDT)