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3.Reflections from a Hospital Bed

John le Carre Call for the Dead
Episode 3 of 5

George Smiley must conduct the investigation into the Fennan case from his hospital-bed. Stars George Cole.

Smiley must conduct the investigation into the death of Foreign Office civil servant Samuel Fennan from a hospital bed.

This leaves Mendel to do the 'leg-work' - which includes a visit to the theatre...

Starring George Cole.

John le Carre's debut novel adapted by Rene Basilico.

George Smiley .... George Cole
Mendel .... Alfred Burke
Peter Guillam .... Douglas Blackwell
Adam Scarr .... George Innes
Ludo Oriel .... Shirley Dixon
Elizabeth .... Jane Knowles
Doctor .... Paul Meier

Producer John Fawcett Wilson

First broadcast on the 蜜芽传媒 World Service in June 1977.

30 minutes

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Wednesday 06:00
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