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Welcome to this website which is about the BBC productions of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Smiley's People and in particular Alec Guinness' performance as George Smiley.   There is quite a bit of information about the production of both of these series online, but there doesn't appear to be a central website pulling everything together.  The aim of this website is to publish fresh material about both series, identify some of the filming locations and signpost visitors to the wonderful content that is already out there. This website is NOT a commercial endeavour and will hopefully be of interest to fans of both productions. I have my dad to thank for my love of these series.  He watched each episode beside me when they were first broadcast, but I understood only a little of what I saw back then.  As an adult I have seen them many times and find them endlessly compelling and fascinating. The intricacies of the plot and the quality of the acting keep me coming back time

Latest Posts

Finding Smiley in Cornwall's Cornwall - Smiley's People Locations

Walking In Their Footsteps - Hampstead Heath and South End Green (Smiley's People Locations)

The Starlight Laundry - Tinker Tailor Location

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Inside the opening and closing titles

Forgotten History of Jermyn Street - Tinker Tailor Location

Connie's Flat and other Oxford locations in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

'Lexham Gardens' Safe House - Holy Grail of Location Finds!

Peter Egan Remembers...A Perfect Spy

Return to the Circus - Smiley's People Locations

From Our Agent In The Field - Tinker Tailor Locations

'The Circus' - Inside and Out - Tinker Tailor Locations

Michael Jayston 1935-2024

Pension Schärz - Smiley's People Location

Memories of a Circus Scalphunter: Alec Sabin recalls his time in Smiley's service

Smiley's People - Paris Locations (Part Seven)

When Did Operation Testify Take Place?

Stella and William's House - Smiley's People Location

The Guinness Diaries

Ludgate Cellars, Apothecary Street - Tinker Tailor Location

Michael Jayston Remembers...