John le Carré - King of Spies

John le Carré knows the world of classical espionage like no other. The author, who made his breakthrough with 'The Spy Who Came in From the Cold' in 1963, now has over 20 novels to his name, and has become synonymous with well-constructed spy novels dealing with ideals, double standards, love and betrayal. This documentary retraces the stations that helped him become such a distinctive author and introduces us to an engaging storyteller and chronicler.