The le Carré Cast

The le Carré Cast

A podcast on the world of John le Carré

  • June 28, 2022

    Collecting John le Carré

    Collecting John le Carré

    We talk with one of the foremost collectors of John le Carré novels, Steven Ritterman, whose collection of pristine le Carré editions numbers over 300 items. We learn about the Haycroft-Queen list, rare signed editions, and Steve’s undercover mission to meet le Carré himself.  All that plus talk on champagne toasts with Otto Penzler, meeting Eric Ambler, […]

  • May 24, 2022

    The Looking-Glass War by John le Carré Explored Part 2

    The Looking-Glass War by John le Carré Explored Part 2

    Find Part One Here. In this episode we continue to take a deep dive into the intricacies of one of John le Carré’s most unjustly overlooked novels – The Looking-Glass War. I’m again joined by critic and author Jeremy Duns. We talk class and Britain’s role in the world, how the book could be adapted […]

  • April 18, 2022

    The Looking-Glass War by John le Carré Explored Part 1

    The Looking-Glass War by John le Carré Explored Part 1

    In this episode we take a deep dive into the intricacies of one of John le Carré’s most unjustly overlooked novels – The Looking-Glass War. I’m joined by critic and author Jeremy Duns. We talk about weird relationships, how the book is a proto-Slow Horses, and get the first ever comparison of le Carré and […]

  • March 15, 2022

    Laura Marsh on John le Carré – Episode 13

    Laura Marsh on John le Carré – Episode 13

    In this episode I speak to Laura Marsh about her essay on le Carré and Silverview in the February 10th edition of The New York Review of Books. Laura is currently the literary editor at the The New Republic and previously wrote for and was an editor at The New York Review of Books. Her […]

  • February 22, 2022

    John le Carré in The Spy Writers Club – Episode 12

    John le Carré in The Spy Writers Club – Episode 12

    In this episode we explore what happens when you get a whole gaggle of Cold War spy novelists together in one room. This is an adaption of an earlier piece that can be found here with links to various sources. Also there is a photo of the attendees. Find more podcasts like this in the […]

  • January 27, 2022

    Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 4 – Episode 11

    Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 4 – Episode 11

    In the final episode of this four part look at Silverview Matthew Bradford and I continue to discuss John le Carré’s final complete novel. We discuss the climatic conclusion of Silverview! We also talk about where Silverview fits among le Carré’s work and some talk on collecting the book. All that and much more in […]

  • January 20, 2022

    Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 3 – Episode 10

    Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 3 – Episode 10

    In Part three of this four part look at Silverview Matthew Bradford and I continue to discuss John le Carré’s final complete novel. In this third part we explore the plot and espionage in the novel. We discuss the way betrayal is different in this novel, what’s up with Edward’s creepy obsession with basements, and […]

  • January 13, 2022

    Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 2 – Episode 9

    Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 2 – Episode 9

    In Part two of this four part look at Silverview Matthew Bradford and I continue to discuss John le Carré’s final complete novel. In our second part we talk about the settings of the novel. We discuss le Carré success in capturing life in a coastal town, the connection between W.G. Sebald’s The Rings of […]

  • January 6, 2022

    Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 1 – Episode 8

    Silverview by John le Carré Explored Part 1 – Episode 8

    In Part one of this four part look at Silverview I welcome back Matthew Bradford to discuss John le Carré’s final complete novel. In our first part we talk about the main characters in this novel. We discuss surprise over the speedy release of the novel, how this novel revisits many of le Carré’s favorite […]

  • December 23, 2021

    Call for the Dead by John le Carré Explored Part 2 – Episode 7

    Call for the Dead by John le Carré Explored Part 2 – Episode 7

    In Part Two of this deep dive into Call for the Dead I welcome back guest Bee to discuss John le Carré’s first novel. We continue to get lots of hot takes on the novel from someone who has done a very close reading of le Carré’s work, but especially Call for the Dead. We […]

  • December 3, 2021

    John le Carré – His Lips are Sealed – Episode 6

    John le Carré – His Lips are Sealed – Episode 6

    In this episode we explore a previously hidden chapter of le Carré’s life. Was this the moment everything changed for him? Listen for answers to that and much, much more. Previous discussion of this topic is here. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed 

  • November 12, 2021

    Call for the Dead by John le Carré Explored Part 1 – Episode 5

    Call for the Dead by John le Carré Explored Part 1 – Episode 5

    In Part One of this deep dive into Call for the Dead I welcome guest Bee to discuss John le Carré’s first novel. In this provocative conversation we get plenty of hot takes on the novel from someone who has done a very close reading of all of le Carré’s work, but especially Call for […]

  • October 14, 2021

    A Murder of Quality by John le Carré – Explored – Episode 4

    A Murder of Quality by John le Carré – Explored – Episode 4

    In this episode I am joined by Matthew Bradford of doubleOsection.blogspot.com to do a deep exploration of the sometimes overlooked John le Carré novel A Murder of Quality. We discuss private schools, religion in the UK and just how deep George Smiley’s cruel streak runs. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on […]

  • October 14, 2021

    John le Carré – A rememberance – Episode 3

    John le Carré – A rememberance – Episode 3

    Just after the passing away of John le Carré in December 2020, I spoke with Matthew Bradford of double0section.blogspot.com about le Carrê’s impact on espionage fiction. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed 

  • October 14, 2021

    His Secret Sharer – The hidden truths of John le Carré – Episode 2

    His Secret Sharer – The hidden truths of John le Carré – Episode 2

    In this episode I provide an introduction to the world’s most famous spy writer. John le Carré began writing novels as a way to relieve the boredom of his duties as an upper-class raised British diplomat. That was what the world was told. The reality was that he wrote under a pseudonym; in truth he […]

  • October 14, 2021

    An introduction – Episode 1

    An introduction – Episode 1

    I’m quite excited to launch something that has been in the process for awhile, a podcast dedicated to the works of John le Carré. The goal of this podcast is to do deep dives on each of his works, round table discussions on various topics related to the novels. films and TV programs. I hope […]

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