Apparently, he hated the role. Made him loads of dosh though as he was on a share of the profits. I was lucky enough to see him at Chichester Theatre back in about 1984 or 85. He was playing Shylock in Merchants of Venice and we were studying it as part of our O level. I remember being a bit...
Or maybe "Kind Hearts and Coronets" with Sir Alec filling in for 1st team keeper, left back and manager. I rather suspect that Tony Bloom is very much like George Smiley.
Instead of Sir Larry a better candidate might be Sir Alec Guinness. Educated at Bexhill and Eastbourne and lived in Midhurst. I'd be quite chuffed if it were revealed that he supported the Albion.