Sir Oliver Lacon is a senior civil servant who serves as the liaison between the Circus and the British Cabinet. After Ricki Tarr returns with evidence of a mole, Lacon discreetly recalls George Smiley and instructs him to investigate, because the Circus itself cannot be trusted.
An AA patrol man is part of the passing patrol that finds Frank after the car goes off the road through a barrier and off a viaduct. He helps pull the seriously injured Frank clear, and the police confirm that Tony has died in the crash. The summary does not give this patrol man a personal relationship to the leads.
Anthony Bate has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Signature works include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Seagull, Beasts: During Barty's Party. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
