In conversation with John le Carré

John le Carré is 88 now, and 25 novels, 10 films and 6 TV adaptations later, he has new villains: The people trying to take Britain out of the European Union. The author talks with Mark Phillips about his latest novel of intrigue, "Agent Running in the Field," which examines how the British public is being "bamboozled by people with private interests" in the push for Brexit.

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[Nately]

Just heard he passed. Absolutely one of my favourite authors - a giant of literature, intelligent and insightful and a British icon. I'll be re-reading his books and toasting his life. Bon voyage David.

[rzbcclc]

RIP David, you are an educational and entertaining provocative author and thinker. We are all extremely grateful for your life and expressions. Thank you so much, Mr.

[johnjames]

Rest well Mr. Le Carre! Truly a voice of reason and integrity in our time.

[falfield]

It is truly wonderful when a man of principles and good values is also articulate and eloquent. In many ways, he was too good for today's world.

[kindnessfirst]

He knew how to use the wealth his talents brought him. He bought a mile of coast line in southwestern England (along with his house) back in the 1970s. Later he gave half of it away in a trust to be preserved for public use. I've seen photos of the inside of his house. Aside from it being near the ocean you would never know it's owner was quite rich.

[jlwaddey]

'A Nationalist needs enemies.' Too true

[r.t.aegean]

Such an amazingly interesting, knowledgeable, and wise man. His novels have always stimulated my thinking.

[zyzzyvacation]

1:15 John Le Carré (Patriotism vs Nationalism): "A patriot can criticize his country, stay with it, and go through the democratic process. A nationalist needs enemies."😒

[kencoleman]

RIP. It's not often you have a writer who can describe something or someone so vividly.

[Lily_Rowan]

Don’t you go anywhere, Mr. le Carre! You are one of the world’s great authorities on humanism, liberalism and clarity. I think of you during this pandemic and hope you are staying home, working and well.

[jochen]

Goodbye, Sir, your stories will always be remembered RIP David John Moore Cornwell AKA John le Carre

[kindnessfirst]

My favorite author. I'm severely dyslexic but I still have read 19 of his 26 books (many more than once). I even read a biography of him. I'll get around to the last 7 eventually. By far the most believable spy fiction ever. They studied his books at the CIA and KGB- even adapting some of the terminology he coined. One former head of the KGB marveled at how well Le Carre understood the USSR, it's people and intelligence services.

[DaChaGee]

My Dad was in British intelligence and al anti Brexit. Seems like they know something.

[pallhe]

Still sharp as a whistle. Long may he live.

[MROTAKU-kmyd]

Rest in peace my favourite author of all time

[Kurosawa]

Enjoyed the segment immensely. Every le Carre lately has been outstanding. The recent ones Night Manager and Most Wanted Man were compelling.

[kville]

R.I.P. John Le Carre a true inspiration. We are more poorer of your passing.

[SamSung-nftr]

I'm reading all his books. history repeats itself.

[visualthinking]

So thankful for this man's work. Rest in peace.

[carolwilliams]

I've spent many an hour reading his books. My favorite is Tinker, Tailor. He will be missed.