S1·E1 Return to the Circus
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 10, 1979
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- Director
- John Irvin
- Writer
- Arthur Hopcraft
- Score
- 9.7/10 (3 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Core
Aired September 10, 1979 50 min ★ 9.7/10 · 3 TMDB votes
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Synopsis
Retired espionage veteran George Smiley is called out on a top-secret mission: to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons.
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Director & writers
Arthur HopcraftWriterJohn IrvinDirector
Guest stars
Bernard HeptonToby Esterhase Ian RichardsonBill Haydon Hywel BennettRicki Tarr Michael AldridgePercy Alleline Ian BannenJim Prideaux Terence RigbyRoy Bland Alec SabinFawn Alexander KnoxControl Nigel StockRoddy Martindale Milos KirekBarak Eugene LipinskiCzech Guard Brian HawksleyBookseller Robert MacNeilSelf – Host (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Return to the Circus') originally aired on September 10, 1979.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Return to the Circus')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.
What happens in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Season 1 Episode 1?
Retired espionage veteran George Smiley is called out on a top-secret mission: to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons....
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