who directed a 1979 seven-part drama spy mini-series made by BBC TV, that starred a Scottish actor of film, stage and television ?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (miniseries) Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 1979 seven-part drama spy mini-series made by BBC TV. John Irvin directed and Jonathan Powell produced this adaptation of John le Carré's novel "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" (1974). The mini-series, which stars Alec Guinness, Ian Richardson, Michael Jayston, Anthony Bate, Ian Bannen, George Sewell, and Michael Aldridge, was shown in the United Kingdom from 10 September to 22 October 1979 and in the United States beginning on 29 September 1980.
Alex Norton Alexander Hugh "Alex" Norton (born 27 January 1950) is a Scottish television, film and voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as DCI Matt Burke in the STV detective drama series "Taggart", Eric Baird in BBC Two sitcom "Two Doors Down", DCS Wallace in "Extremely Dangerous", Gerard Findlay in "Waterloo Road" and Eddie in the "Renford Rejects". He has also had roles in internationally successful films including "Braveheart", "Local Hero" and "Les Misérables".