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Smiley's People S1E6 — Smiley's Lighter
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Smiley's Lighter

8.6/10 · 218 votesOct 25, 198250 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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Smiley interrogates a diplomat by showing him a series of photographs, and in turn, closes in on the person who killed Vladimir. He is led to the asylum, and ironically, things eventually become clearer.

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes6

Cast1

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

George Smiley

Crew3

Simon Langton

Simon Langton

Director

John le Carré

John le Carré

Writer

J

John Hopkins

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Smiley's Lighter" is episode 6 of Smiley's People season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 218 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Simon Langton and written by John le Carré, John Hopkins, it aired on October 25, 1982.