The bespectacled spymaster is once more called from retirement to come to the aid of the 'Circus'--and he returns with a vengeance. The murder of an emigre Soviet General who was also a British agent, sends him digging into the past on a twisted trail across Europe that moves, inexorably, towards a final showdown with his old adversary, Karla of Moscow Centre.

Based on the novel by John Le Carré ; sequel to his Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy. DVD special features: digitally remastered presentation ; interview with John Le Carré ; production notes ; cast filmographies ; Le Carré biography and booklist ; insert with glossary of characters and terms.

Disc 1. Episodes 1-2 (ca. 108 min.) -- Disc 2. Episodes 3-4 (ca. 108 min.) -- Disc 3. Episodes 5-6 (ca. 108 min.).