Smiley's People

Smiley's People (1982)

EndedScripted showDrama, Thriller, Espionage

Adaptation of John Le Carré's novel, following on from the previous BBC adaptation Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. George Smiley returns to the Game. A member of one of George Smiley's old networks seems to have caught on to something big. When he turns up dead the Circus asks George to tie up the loose ends with minimal fuss. But George Smiley does not like loose ends. Especially if they lead to the darkest recesses of the KGB - to Karla, the Sandman.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Smiley's LighterOct 25, 1982
S01E05Alexandra TatjanaOct 18, 1982
S01E04The Rogue ElephantOct 11, 1982
S01E03Gathering FriendsOct 4, 1982
S01E02The General's Big FishSep 27, 1982
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Smiley's People premiere?

Smiley's People premiered on September 20, 1982.

Who played the lead character in Smiley's People?

Alec Guinness played the lead character, George Smiley.

Who created Smiley's People?

Smiley's People was created by John Le Carr\u00e9.

What is the genre of Smiley's People?

Smiley's People is a thriller drama.

How many episodes are there in Smiley's People?

Smiley's People has six episodes.

What is the plot of Smiley's People?

Smiley's People follows retired British intelligence officer George Smiley as he investigates the death of his former colleague, a Soviet general who was also a friend.

Who directed Smiley's People?

Simon Langton directed Smiley's People.

Which network aired Smiley's People?

Smiley's People was aired on the BBC network.

What is the running time of each episode in Smiley's People?

Each episode of Smiley's People runs for approximately 50 minutes.

Who played the character of Lady Ann Smiley in the show?

Actress Si\u00e2n Phillips played the character of Lady Ann Smiley in the show.

Who played the character of Toby Esterhase in the show?

Actor Bernard Hepton played the character of Toby Esterhase in the show.

What was the critical response to Smiley's People?

Smiley's People received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and direction.

Was Smiley's People based on a book?

Yes, Smiley's People is based on the novel of the same name by John Le Carr\u00e9.

Did Smiley's People win any awards?

Yes, Smiley's People won two BAFTA TV Awards for Best Actor (Alec Guinness) and Best Design (Ken Ledsham).

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