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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

7.619791 seasonTV SeriesWar & PoliticsDramaMystery

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a seven-part BBC2 spy drama written by Arthur Hopcraft, adapted from John le Carré's eponymous 1974 novel. The serial, which stars Alec Guinness, Alexander Knox, Ian Richardson, Michael Jayston, Bernard Hepton,…

ProducerJonathan Powell

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Return to the Circus
Sep 10, 1979 9.7
E2
Tarr Tells His Story
Sep 17, 1979 10.0
E3
Smiley Tracks the Mole
Sep 24, 1979 9.7
E4
How It All Fits Together
Oct 1, 1979 9.7
E5
Tinker Tailor
Oct 8, 1979 10.0
E6
Smiley Sets a Trap
Oct 15, 1979 10.0
E7
Flushing Out the Mole
Oct 22, 1979 10.0

Cast

AGAlec Guinness
Alec Guinness
George Smiley
MJMichael Jayston
Michael Jayston
Peter Guillam
ABAnthony Bate
Anthony Bate
Sir Oliver Lacon
GSGeorge Sewell
George Sewell
Mendel

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on Netflix?

No, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy for free?

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 1979.

Are all episodes of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?

No — Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy based on?

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is based on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré.