Smiley's People (1982)

Bill Paterson: Lauder Strickland

Quotes 

• Lauder Strickland : Oh dammit, George, that whole era is dead.

  George Smiley : And so is Vladimir! And I wish to God we'd got half his courage and one tenth his integrity.

• Saul Enderby : Oh, that reminds me, George. Did you twist that young fellow Mostyn's tail, by any chance?

  George Smiley : Whatever do you mean?

  Saul Enderby : Yes, I thought so. That's why I sacked him. Tried to sell him to the BBC, but they wouldn't have him. What's he up to now, Strickland?

  Lauder Strickland : He's in retreat, sir. Joined an order of Franciscan monks near Ipswich.

  Saul Enderby : Ipswich, eh? Cold bloody spot to pray.