Play for Today

1983 NR 55m

A controversial war breaks out in the far-off Falkland Islands. Dr. Samuel Johnson wonders if there is a secret political agenda involved.

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Main Cast

Warren Clarke Warren Clarke Narrator
Donald Pleasence Donald Pleasence Dr. Samuel Johnson
Malcolm Terris Malcolm Terris Mr. Dowdeswell M.P.
Christopher Ellison Christopher Ellison First M.P.
Angus MacKay Angus MacKay Second M.P.
Terence Rigby Terence Rigby William Pitt, Earl of Chatham
James Grout James Grout William Strahan
Alun Lewis Alun Lewis Hockey
Nicholas Gecks Nicholas Gecks Blanding
David Purcell David Purcell A Beggar
John Bird John Bird Lord North
Norman Rodway Norman Rodway Nicholas Calvert
Ben Aris Ben Aris Edmund Burke
Clive Merrison Clive Merrison 'Junius'
Julia McCarthy Julia McCarthy Mrs. Williams

Creators

Colin Bucksey Colin Bucksey Director
Don Shaw Don Shaw Writer

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Originally Released: Apr 26, 1983

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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