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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

7.619791 seasonPGTV 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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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

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 BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on Netflix?

No, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on Amazon Prime Video?

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy for free?

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

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.