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Michael Jayston Remembers... Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Michael Jayston recalls his role as George Smiley's right-hand man in the 麻豆社鈥檚 acclaimed adaptation of John le Carr茅鈥檚 classic spy tale, and acting alongside Sir Alec Guinness.

Michael Jayston played George Smiley鈥檚 right-hand man Peter Guillam in the 麻豆社鈥檚 acclaimed 1979 adaptation of John le Carr茅鈥檚 classic spy tale.

As part of the 麻豆社鈥檚 Centenary of Drama, and over four decades on, Michael now looks back on the experience, recalling what it was like working on what is still considered one of the best television series ever made, and how he held his own acting alongside one of the finest acting talents of the 20th century, the great Sir Alec Guinness.

12 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Jan 2023 22:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Jayston
Producer Simon Catt
Series Producer Simon Goretzki

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