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South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
John Le Carre archive to go on display, including letter from Alec Guinness
Le Carre, whose real name was David Cornwell, wrote spy novels including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold and The Night Manager and died in December 2020 aged 89. The exhibition, titled John le Carre: Tradecraft, will feature research, drafts and corrections for his books as well as original sketches, watercolour paintings and letters to fans and friends. Among them is a letter from actor Sir Alec Guinness which questioned his suitability to play George Smiley, Le Carre's best-known character, in which Guinness wrote that he was 'not really rotund and double-chinned'. The author successfully convinced Guinness to accept the role in the TV series of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which aired in the late 1970s to considerable acclaim. Prior to his career as a writer, Le Carre worked in British intelligence throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Film versions of Le Carre's novels include 2001's The Tailor Of Panama, starring Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis; 2005's The Constant Gardener, starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz; and 2011's big screen version of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, starring Sir Gary Oldman, Colin Firth and Tom Hardy. The display at the Weston Library in the Bodleian Libraries will include material that spans Le Carre's time as an Oxford student to drafts written in his final weeks, and is the first time some of the archive will be displayed publicly. It was curated by Le Carre's collaborator and friend Professor Federico Varese and Dr Jessica Douthwaite with the support of the author's family. Nick Harkaway, author and son of Le Carre, said: 'Oxford took my father in when he was desperate to escape his own father's malign influence and kept his place when he couldn't afford it. 'The Bodleian was his refuge then and his choice for his archive now. It feels like a homecoming.' In a joint statement, Professor Varese and Dr Douthwaite, said: 'Longstanding fans of Le Carre and those unfamiliar with his books will be equally excited by this original exhibition of his writing methods. 'Le Carre's researcher's spirit, commitment to understanding real-world problems, meticulous attention to detail and working relationships are uncovered in an engaging and colourful review of his life and career.' The exhibition's title plays on the term 'tradecraft' which Le Carre used to describe techniques of espionage, but may also be applied to his own craft as a writer and social commentator, organisers said. It is due to open on October 1 2025 until April 6 2026.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alec Guiness letter to be displayed in Oxford for John Le Carre celebration
An exhibition celebrating best-selling espionage author John Le Carre is due to open in Oxford showcasing the writer's annotated manuscripts and letters to friends. Le Carre, whose real name was David Cornwell, wrote spy novels including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold and The Night Manager and died in December 2020 aged 89. The exhibition, titled John le Carre: Tradecraft, will feature research, drafts and corrections for his books as well as original sketches, watercolour paintings and letters to fans and friends. Among them is a letter from actor Sir Alec Guinness which questioned his suitability to play George Smiley, Mr Le Carre's best-known character, in which Sir Alec wrote that he was 'not really rotund and double-chinned'. The author successfully convinced Sir Alec to accept the role in the TV series of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which aired in the late 1970s to considerable acclaim. Prior to his career as a writer, Mr Le Carre worked in British intelligence throughout the 1950s and 1960s. READ MORE: Film versions of Mr Le Carre's novels include 2001's The Tailor Of Panama, starring Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis; 2005's The Constant Gardener, starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz; and 2011's big screen version of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, starring Sir Gary Oldman, Colin Firth and Tom Hardy. The display at the Weston Library in the Bodleian Libraries will include material that spans Mr Le Carre's time as an Oxford student to drafts written in his final weeks, and is the first time some of the archive will be displayed publicly. It was curated by Mr Le Carre's collaborator and friend Professor Federico Varese and Dr Jessica Douthwaite with the support of the author's family. READ MORE: Nick Harkaway, author and son of Mr Le Carre, said: 'Oxford took my father in when he was desperate to escape his own father's malign influence and kept his place when he couldn't afford it. 'The Bodleian was his refuge then and his choice for his archive now. It feels like a homecoming.' The Weston Library. Picture: David Fleming In a joint statement, Professor Varese and Dr Douthwaite, said: 'Longstanding fans of Le Carre and those unfamiliar with his books will be equally excited by this original exhibition of his writing methods. 'Le Carre's researcher's spirit, commitment to understanding real-world problems, meticulous attention to detail and working relationships are uncovered in an engaging and colourful review of his life and career.' The exhibition's title plays on the term 'tradecraft' which Mr Le Carre used to describe techniques of espionage, but may also be applied to his own craft as a writer and social commentator, organisers said. It is due to open on October 1 until April 6, 2026.
Leader Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
John Le Carre archive to go on display, including letter from Alec Guinness
Le Carre, whose real name was David Cornwell, wrote spy novels including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold and The Night Manager and died in December 2020 aged 89. The exhibition, titled John le Carre: Tradecraft, will feature research, drafts and corrections for his books as well as original sketches, watercolour paintings and letters to fans and friends. Among them is a letter from actor Sir Alec Guinness which questioned his suitability to play George Smiley, Le Carre's best-known character, in which Guinness wrote that he was 'not really rotund and double-chinned'. The author successfully convinced Guinness to accept the role in the TV series of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which aired in the late 1970s to considerable acclaim. Prior to his career as a writer, Le Carre worked in British intelligence throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Film versions of Le Carre's novels include 2001's The Tailor Of Panama, starring Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis; 2005's The Constant Gardener, starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz; and 2011's big screen version of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, starring Sir Gary Oldman, Colin Firth and Tom Hardy. The display at the Weston Library in the Bodleian Libraries will include material that spans Le Carre's time as an Oxford student to drafts written in his final weeks, and is the first time some of the archive will be displayed publicly. It was curated by Le Carre's collaborator and friend Professor Federico Varese and Dr Jessica Douthwaite with the support of the author's family. Nick Harkaway, author and son of Le Carre, said: 'Oxford took my father in when he was desperate to escape his own father's malign influence and kept his place when he couldn't afford it. 'The Bodleian was his refuge then and his choice for his archive now. It feels like a homecoming.' In a joint statement, Professor Varese and Dr Douthwaite, said: 'Longstanding fans of Le Carre and those unfamiliar with his books will be equally excited by this original exhibition of his writing methods. 'Le Carre's researcher's spirit, commitment to understanding real-world problems, meticulous attention to detail and working relationships are uncovered in an engaging and colourful review of his life and career.' The exhibition's title plays on the term 'tradecraft' which Le Carre used to describe techniques of espionage, but may also be applied to his own craft as a writer and social commentator, organisers said. It is due to open on October 1 2025 until April 6 2026.
RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
John Le Carré archive to go on display, including letter from Alec Guinness
An exhibition celebrating best-selling espionage author John Le Carré is due to open in Oxford, showcasing the writer's annotated manuscripts and letters to friends. Le Carré, whose real name was David Cornwell, wrote spy novels including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold and The Night Manager and died in December 2020 aged 89. The exhibition, titled John le Carré: Tradecraft, will feature research, drafts and corrections for his books as well as original sketches, watercolour paintings and letters to fans and friends. Among them is a letter from actor Alec Guinness which questioned his suitability to play George Smiley, Le Carré's best-known character, in which Guinness wrote that he was "not really rotund and double-chinned". The author successfully convinced Guinness to accept the role in the TV series of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which aired in the late 1970s to considerable acclaim. Prior to his career as a writer, Le Carré worked in British intelligence throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Film versions of Le Carré's novels include 2001's The Tailor Of Panama, starring Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis; 2005's The Constant Gardener, starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz; and 2011's big screen version of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, starring Gary Oldman, Colin Firth and Tom Hardy. The display at the Weston Library in the Bodleian Libraries will include material that spans the novelist's time as an Oxford student to drafts written in his final weeks and is the first time some of the archive will be displayed publicly. It was curated by Le Carré's collaborator and friend Professor Federico Varese and Dr Jessica Douthwaite with the support of the author's family. Nick Harkaway, author and son of Le Carré, said: "Oxford took my father in when he was desperate to escape his own father's malign influence and kept his place when he couldn't afford it. "The Bodleian was his refuge then and his choice for his archive now. It feels like a homecoming." In a joint statement, Professor Varese and Dr Douthwaite, said: "Longstanding fans of Le Carré and those unfamiliar with his books will be equally excited by this original exhibition of his writing methods. "Le Carré's researcher's spirit, commitment to understanding real-world problems, meticulous attention to detail and working relationships are uncovered in an engaging and colourful review of his life and career." The exhibition's title plays on the term "tradecraft" which Le Carré used to describe techniques of espionage but may also be applied to his own craft as a writer and social commentator, organisers said It is due to open on 1 October 2025 until 6 April 6 2026.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Former Beatles member Ringo Starr gave Sam Mendes 'extensive notes on the upcoming biopic about the band
British musician Ringo Starr had a few things to say when he read the script for the upcoming Beatles biopic series — and he made sure director Sam Mendes heard them. Ringo Starr had some notes to share with Sam Mendes for the upcoming Beatles' biopic The former Beatles drummer revealed he gave Sam 'extensive notes' on the script covering his life, especially regarding his first wife, Maureen Starkey Tigrett, and their family. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Ringo said that he spent two days with Sam going over every detail. 'He had a writer — very good writer, great reputation, and he wrote it great, but it had nothing to do with Maureen and I. That's not how we were. I'd say, 'We would never do that',' said the 84-year-old musician. Though Ringo didn't name which screenwriter was responsible, the Beatles films are being penned by a trio of acclaimed writers: Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth (Ford v Ferrari, Spectre), Oscar winner Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Conclave), and Jack Thorne (Enola Holmes, Adolescence). Actor Barry Keoghan is set to play Ringo in the project, which will consist of four separate films — one for each member of the Beatles. Sam had revealed the ambitious plan at CinemaCon in May, introducing his cast that includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Ringo, who married Maureen in 1965 and divorced her in 1975, shares three children with her: Zak Starkey, who followed in his father's footsteps as a drummer for The Who; Jason Starkey; and daughter Lee. After going through the script line-by-line, Ringo also said he's now satisfied with how his life is portrayed. However, he's still skeptical about the production timeline. All four films are set to hit theaters simultaneously in April 2028, and Ringo isn't entirely convinced Sam will make that deadline. 'But he'll do what he's doing and I'll send him peace and love,' he said.
