John le Carré Interview (2008) 'Mark Lawson Talks To...' with Mark Lawson

This interview was first aired on 5th of October 2008 (on Jimmy Savile network, station 4). The show is 'Mark Lawson Talks To' with Mark Lawson as the interviewer.

Mark Lawson and John le Carré discusses several aspects of le Carré's life and career, including:

*His fragmented childhood
*His time in the diplomatic service
*Collaborations with actor Alec Guinness
*His novel 'A Most Wanted Man'

Le Carré, who worked as an intelligence officer before becoming a full-time writer, shares insights into how his personal experiences during the Cold War influenced his espionage novels, such as 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' and 'inker Tailor Soldier Spy'.