All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Michael Aldridge, ranked

George Smiley, deputy head of the British Secret Intelligence Service, is forced into retirement in the wake of Operation Testify, a failed spy mission to Czechoslovakia. Veteran British agent Jim Prideaux had been sent to meet a Czech general, having been told the general had information identifying a deep-cover Soviet spy planted in the highest echelons of the British Secret Intelligence Service.

The story revolves around Linda Radlett, the daughter of aristocratic parents, as she navigates through various romantic experiences, much to the disapproval of her family. Alongside her, her close friend Polly Hampton takes a more calculated approach in her love life.

The story revolves around Linda Radlett, the daughter of aristocratic parents, as she navigates through various romantic experiences, much to the disapproval of her family. Alongside her, her close friend Polly Hampton takes a more calculated approach in her love life.

Marianne Dashwood is very open about her feelings when she falls for the charming but problematic John Willoughby, disregarding her sister Elinor’s caution that her impulsive behavior might lead to gossip and rumors. Elinor, who is more aware of societal expectations, has a hard time hiding her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her.