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The Falklands Play (2002)

The Falklands Play is a dramatic account of the political events leading up to, and including, the 1982 Falklands War. The play was written by Ian Curteis, an experienced writer who had started his television career in drama, but had increasingly come to specialise in dramatic reconstructions of history. It was originally commissioned by the BBC in 1983, for production and broadcast in 1986, but was subsequently shelved by Controller of BBC One Michael Grade due to its alleged pro-Margaret Thatcher stance and jingoistic tone. This prompted a press furore over media bias and censorship.The play was not staged until 2002, when it was broadcast in separate adaptations on BBC Television and Radio.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Patricia HodgePatricia HodgeRt. Hon Margaret Thatcher (Prime Minister)
  • Photo of John StandingJohn StandingRt Hon William Whitelaw CH MC MP (Home Secretary)
  • Photo of Michael CochraneMichael CochraneRt Hon Nicholas Ridley MP (Financial Secretary to the Treasury)
  • Photo of James FoxJames FoxRt Hon Peter, 6th Baron Carrington KCMG MC (Foreign Secretary)
  • Photo of Colin StintonColin StintonAlexander Haig (US Secretary of State)
  • Photo of Anthony CalfAnthony CalfRobin Fearn (Head of Falkland Islands Department, Foreign Office)
  • Photo of Jeremy ChildJeremy ChildRt Hon Francis Pym MC MP (Foreign Secretary)
  • Photo of Richard CorderyRichard CorderyTom Enders
  • Photo of Robert HardyRobert HardySir Anthony Parsons
  • Photo of John WoodvineJohn WoodvineAdm. of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin

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