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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 16, 2021 7:22:05 GMT
I've just started watching the BBC adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) I have not seen it since it was on TV back in the day I'm onto episode two and it still stands up The cast includes: Alec Guinness (George Smiley), Bernard Hepton (Toby Esterhase), Terence Rigby (Roy Bland), Michael Aldridge (Percy Alleline), Ian Richardson (Bill Haydon), Ian Bannen (Jim Prideaux); Alexander Knox(Control); Hywel Bennett (Ricky Tarr) In Arthur Hopcraft's seven part BBC adaptation, George Smiley returns from his enforced 'retirement' to spearhead a mole hunt that is loosely based on the circumstances surrounding Kim Philby's identification as a KGB spy at the heart of the British Secret Service. By coincidence, the miniseries' first showing in 1979 coincided with the announcement that Anthony Blunt, Keeper of the Queen's pictures, had also spied with Burgess et al for Moscow. What are your memories of this series? And follow up, Smiley's People (1982)
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Post by personunknown on Sept 16, 2021 8:25:57 GMT
Excellent drama though with the short attention spans that seems to pervade today's society, I doubt that it could be remade in the original narrative. It would need a car chase and a couple of added explosions.
One of Patrick Stewart's first TV appearances as the Russian agent Karla, I don't think he has a word of dialogue. Also, the bridge in the defectors crossing is Colwick Bridge, a mile down from the Forest ground. I remember it being closed whilst they were filming. One of the cafe scenes was also shot on the West Bridgford side of Trent Bridge, barely half a mile from where I was living at the time.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 16, 2021 19:05:43 GMT
Excellent drama though with the short attention spans that seems to pervade today's society, I doubt that it could be remade in the original narrative. It would need a car chase and a couple of added explosions. One of Patrick Stewart's first TV appearances as the Russian agent Karla, I don't think he has a word of dialogue. Also, the bridge in the defectors crossing is Colwick Bridge, a mile down from the Forest ground. I remember it being closed whilst they were filming. One of the cafe scenes was also shot on the West Bridgford side of Trent Bridge, barely half a mile from where I was living at the time. All good points PU I shall look out for Colwick Bridge - thanks for that top triv In episode one there are scenes supposedly filmed in Czechoslovakia (as was then) which I thought looked a bit Midlands-y I'm now onto Episode 3 and I have to say it really stands up Top notch telly - some of the acting is superb not least Alec Guinness |
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Post by personunknown on Sept 16, 2021 20:06:50 GMT
Also known as Lady Bay Bridge depending on which side of the Trent you're on.
The remake stand alone movie with Gary Oldman as Smiley was also a great watch.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2021 21:50:09 GMT
I'm sure some of it was filmed in the east end of Glasgow due to the fact it was such a shithole.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 17, 2021 6:31:31 GMT
I'm sure some of it was filmed in the east end of Glasgow due to the fact it was such a shithole. Makes perfect sense |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 17, 2021 6:32:06 GMT
Also known as Lady Bay Bridge depending on which side of the Trent you're on. The remake stand alone movie with Gary Oldman as Smiley was also a great watch. Yes. I love that Oldman version. One of my favourite films of the 21st century |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 22, 2021 9:17:35 GMT
I've finished Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and I am now into the second episode of Smiley's People (1982) Tinker Tailor really is a timeless classic - a masterclass in TV drama A combination of a formidable cast, and some superb direction: visually interesting combined with a compelling narrative And of course the story, a peerless tale of personal and political betrayal
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Post by stu77 on Sept 22, 2021 15:25:00 GMT
I can't remember much about it other than it all seemed to take place indoors.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 22, 2021 16:03:16 GMT
I can't remember much about it other than it all seemed to take place indoors. Funny you say that Stu, whilst there are a fair few indoor scenes there's also a lot of location stuff too and one of the joys of watching it is the old clips of London etc. |
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