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The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels

The le Carré Cast - A podcast on John le Carré novels

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 Exploring the works of John le Carré, each episode looks at a specific novel or an unexplored aspect of his life and work. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of espionage John le Carré has revealed.The le Carré Cast Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • The Constant Gardener by John le Carré Explored – Part 2

    The Constant Gardener by John le Carré Explored – Part 2
    Jun 23 2025
    In this episode, novelist Scott O’Connor returns to continue our discussion of John le Carré’s novel The Constant Gardener. We explore significant characters like Tessa and Arnold Bloom, discussing their roles and revelations about sexuality and societal norms in Kenya. We also talk about the moral complexities faced by Justin, and just what the one […]
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    53 mins
  • The Constant Gardener by John le Carré Explored – Part 1

    The Constant Gardener by John le Carré Explored – Part 1
    Jun 9 2025
    In this episode, creative writing teacher and acclaimed writer Scott O’Connor joins to explore the layered complexities of John le Carré’s novel The Constant Gardener. The discussion ranges from O’Connor’s initial discovery of le Carrés works while researching for his own novel, Half World, to the idea that readers often connect with books differently depending […]
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    55 mins
  • High Church/Low Church – An explainer

    High Church/Low Church – An explainer
    Jun 2 2025
    In this mini episode, Mark Meynell returns to explain just what that whole High Church/Low Church concept discussed in A Murder of Quality is about. Mark explains the historical and social distinctions between the two, detailing how Anglicanism and its relationship with non-conformist denominations shaped British society and class systems over time. He also touches […]
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    10 mins
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