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The Falklands Play

The Falklands Play

Description: 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. Wikipedia
Genre: Drama, Docudrama
Year Released: 2000
First episode air date: April 10, 2002
Initial Release: 2000
Director: Michael Samuels
Network: BBC Four
Written By: Ian Curteis
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