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A Legacy of Spies by John le Carre Explored – Part 2
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In the latest episode of the le Carré Cast, host Jeff continues his discussion with Mark Meynell about the themes and narrative intricacies of John le Carré’s A Legacy of Spies.
The conversation explores how le Carré revisits and deconstructs the world and characters he created in The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, revealing the bleak and ultimately futile nature of the spy operations depicted. They discuss the nuanced portrayal of characters like George Smiley, the overarching themes of distrust and ambiguity, and the broader implications of these themes in today’s sociopolitical climate. Additionally, they consider the potential challenges and approaches for an upcoming TV adaptation of le Carré’s works.
All that and much more in this episode.
00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:36 Deflating the Victories
01:35 Questioning the Worth
02:43 Revisiting Characters and Plots
04:20 The Ruthlessness of Control
05:48 Tulip’s Exfiltration
13:20 Legacy and Conspiracies
21:13 The Haunting Legacy of Fathers
22:12 Meeting David Cornwell: A Personal Experience
23:18 The Ruthlessness of Smiley
27:06 Margaret Thatcher and the IRA
30:42 The Upcoming TV Show: Legacy of Spies
33:15 The Complexity of le Carre’s Characters
39:27 Final Thoughts and Future Projects
41:15 Podcast Promotions and Farewell
– Mark’s website
– The Met Police undercover officers scandal
– Mark’s bookshop with le Carré books on sale
– Mark’s podcast Triptych Conversations
Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com
Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed
65 episodes
Manage episode 484873492 series 3374744
In the latest episode of the le Carré Cast, host Jeff continues his discussion with Mark Meynell about the themes and narrative intricacies of John le Carré’s A Legacy of Spies.
The conversation explores how le Carré revisits and deconstructs the world and characters he created in The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, revealing the bleak and ultimately futile nature of the spy operations depicted. They discuss the nuanced portrayal of characters like George Smiley, the overarching themes of distrust and ambiguity, and the broader implications of these themes in today’s sociopolitical climate. Additionally, they consider the potential challenges and approaches for an upcoming TV adaptation of le Carré’s works.
All that and much more in this episode.
00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:36 Deflating the Victories
01:35 Questioning the Worth
02:43 Revisiting Characters and Plots
04:20 The Ruthlessness of Control
05:48 Tulip’s Exfiltration
13:20 Legacy and Conspiracies
21:13 The Haunting Legacy of Fathers
22:12 Meeting David Cornwell: A Personal Experience
23:18 The Ruthlessness of Smiley
27:06 Margaret Thatcher and the IRA
30:42 The Upcoming TV Show: Legacy of Spies
33:15 The Complexity of le Carre’s Characters
39:27 Final Thoughts and Future Projects
41:15 Podcast Promotions and Farewell
– Mark’s website
– The Met Police undercover officers scandal
– Mark’s bookshop with le Carré books on sale
– Mark’s podcast Triptych Conversations
Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com
Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed
65 episodes
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