
The Falklands Factor
History · War · Drama
Overview
Is there nothing new under the sun? 1770. The South Atlantic. A fleet sets sail from Buenos Aires to expel the British forces and reconquer the Falkland Islands. A major international crisis explodes. What follows may sound strangely familiar, but is firmly based on the historical record and the actual speeches and writings of the time.
Top Cast


Warren Clarke
Warren Clarke
Narrator
Warren Clarke
Narrator


Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Samuel Johnson
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Samuel Johnson


Malcolm Terris
Malcolm Terris
Mr. Dowdeswell M.P.
Malcolm Terris
Mr. Dowdeswell M.P.


Christopher Ellison
Christopher Ellison
First M.P.
Christopher Ellison
First M.P.


Angus MacKay
Angus MacKay
Second M.P.
Angus MacKay
Second M.P.


Terence Rigby
Terence Rigby
William Pitt, Earl of Chatham
Terence Rigby
William Pitt, Earl of Chatham


James Grout
James Grout
William Strahan
James Grout
William Strahan


Alun Lewis
Alun Lewis
Hockey
Alun Lewis
Hockey


Nicholas Gecks
Nicholas Gecks
Blanding
Nicholas Gecks
Blanding
David Purcell
David Purcell
A Beggar
David Purcell
A Beggar
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