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In Depth with Shaun McKenna: Adapting John le Carré for Radio

In Depth with Shaun McKenna: Adapting John le Carré for Radio

Update: 2024-08-05
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In this episode of The le Carré Cast, I interview acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Shaun McKenna. Sean discusses his journey into writing, his collaboration process for bringing le Carré’s complex characters to life on BBC Radio 4, and the challenges of adapting intricate novels for audio. about his adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Looking Glass War while highlighting Shaun’s eclectic career, including his involvement in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ musical. Sean also shares insights on the enduring appeal of audio drama in the UK and his current and upcoming projects.





Our previous look at The Smiley Radio Dramas can be found here –





Part 1





Part 2





Part 3





00:46  Meet Shaun McKenna: The Adaptation Maestro





02:37  Shaun’s Journey into Audio Drama





04:13  The Smiley Radio Dramas: A Deep Dive





06:13  Challenges and Triumphs in Adaptation





08:39  The Art of Radio Drama





16:06  Capturing the Essence of le Carré





23:56  The Joys and Challenges of Radio Drama





26:11  The Decline of Radio Drama in the UK





28:48  A Writer’s Journey: From Actor to Adaptation Specialist





33:12  The Legacy of John le Carré’s Smiley Series





38:56  Reviving The Lord of the Rings Musical





41:20  Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts





Shaun McKenna’s Website – ShaunMcKenna.me





The Lord of the Rings World Tour





The Lord of the Rings in Chicago





The Forsyte Saga





Homefront Radio Drama





Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com





Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite





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In Depth with Shaun McKenna: Adapting John le Carré for Radio

In Depth with Shaun McKenna: Adapting John le Carré for Radio

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