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.
Credits
The Falklands Play Cast
| Name |
Character |
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James Fox
He was 62, now 85 years old
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as Rt Hon Peter, 6th Baron Carrington KCMG MC (Foreign Secretary) |
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Patricia Hodge
She was 55, now 78 years old
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as Rt. Hon Margaret Thatcher (Prime Minister) |
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Colin Stinton
He was 55, now 77 years old
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as Alexander Haig (US Secretary of State) |
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John Standing
He was 67, now 90 years old
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as Rt Hon William Whitelaw CH MC MP (Home Secretary) |
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Robert Hardy
He was 76, 91 years old when he died
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as Sir Anthony Parsons |
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Patrick Godfrey
He was 69, now 91 years old
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as Rt. Hon Michael Foot MP |
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John Woodvine
He was 72, now 95 years old
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as Adm. of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin |
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Richard Cordery
He was 52, now 74 years old
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as Tom Enders |
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Anthony Calf
He was 42, now 65 years old
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as Robin Fearn (Head of Falkland Islands Department, Foreign Office) |
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Michael Cochrane
He was 54, now 77 years old
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as Rt Hon Nicholas Ridley MP (Financial Secretary to the Treasury) |
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Jeremy Child
He was 57, now 80 years old
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as Rt Hon Francis Pym MC MP (Foreign Secretary) |
The Falklands Play Crew
