IEThe Irish Times
Film and TV director John Irvin dies aged 86
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy director said MI6 ‘took an interest’ in him but he was too left wing to be involved in espionage ‘hanky-panky’
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- The Irish Times
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- Ireland
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- 20 Aug 2026, 12:37 UTC
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- Sian Cain
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy director said MI6 ‘took an interest’ in him but he was too left wing to be involved in espionage ‘hanky-panky’
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Film and TV director John Irvin dies aged 86
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy director said MI6 ‘took an interest’ in him but he was too left wing to be involved in espionage ‘hanky-panky’
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