So many great movies made from his novels, too. Practically defined the dark spy movie genre, as contrasted with the bright and swashbuckling Bonds. George Smiley. What an enduring character.
That's good. When I just now saw this thread had replies I got a crashy feeling in my stomach, didn't want to look. But now I feel better. Viva Trim! (and pjh too, anyhow)