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The Balloon Game

on BBC Two England

A Question of Survival with Magnus Magnusson
A light-hearted look at history through the eyes of three historical characters stranded in a balloon.
Students argue the merits of each and endeavour to convince the judges that their particular character should be the one to remain in the balloon. Only one may survive the trip.
Tonight's balloonists are from Sheffield University: i GARETH DAVIES defending Thomas Cromwell MARK PEACOCK defending Louis XIV
BOB ELIAS defending Dr Johnson Judges:
Robert McKenzie Angela Pleasence
Director PETER MASSEY Producer BILL WRIGHT
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Contributors

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Magnus Magnusson
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Gareth Davies
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Thomas Cromwell
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Mark Peacock
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Louis Xiv
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Bob Elias
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Robert McKenzie
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Angela Pleasence
Director:
Peter Massey
Producer:
Bill Wright

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