Episode 141 - Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy *Listener's Choice*

Gary Oldman delivers a restrained performance as George Smiley, a somewhat retired member of British intelligence during the Cold War.  He's brought back by Control (played by John Hurt) the department head who informs Smiley that there is a mole within the top five highest ranking officials working to protect Western Civilization from the Communist threat.  What follows is a tense, exacting spy thriller that seems pulled directly out of that time and place and splashed onto our 21st century movie screens. Director Tomas Alfredson (the original Let the Right One In) handles this intricate story, based on a John LeCarre' novel, about intrigue and betrayal, rendered in gloomy, period monochromatic decor.  Kristy rejoins the podcast for this pick, proving once again, Kristy loves herself some classy British men. You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.