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Smiley's People

British spymaster George Smiley is pulled back in for one last case when a Soviet defector is murdered, leading him to confront his old rival, the enigmatic Soviet spymaster Karla, in a thrilling game of cat and mouse.

George Smiley, a retired spy, is recalled to settle his friend's affairs, only to find his old organization, the Circus, reluctant to investigate due to political pressures.

Episodes:

Episode 1 A Mother's Assistance

1. A Mother's Assistance

Aired: Sep 20, 1982

What is the connection between a penniless Russian woman in Paris and the bru...

Episode 3 Gathering Friends

3. Gathering Friends

Aired: Oct 4, 1982

Smiley learns that his nemesis, the dreaded Soviet spymaster Karla, has a dee...

Episode 4 The Rogue Elephant

4. The Rogue Elephant

Aired: Oct 11, 1982

Smiley gets into trouble with his superiors, who want the investigation close...

Episode 5 Alexandra Tatjana

5. Alexandra Tatjana

Aired: Oct 18, 1982

Smiley is hot on the trail leading to Karla, but must make the ultimate sacri...

Episode 6 Smiley's Lighter

6. Smiley's Lighter

Aired: Oct 25, 1982

The final confrontation between Smiley and Karla takes place. But in this gam...

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Info about Smiley's People

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Drama, Mystery