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An Ungentlemanly Act

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Another chance to see this poignant drama, written by Stuart Urban, that blends tragedy and comedy, courage and confusion. Based on the real-life events of the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands, it stars Ian Richardson, Rosemary Leach, Bob Peck

1 April 1982: the Governor and a few dozen Royal Marines on the Falklands are informed that an Argentine invasion fleet is merely hours away. Some islanders think it is an April Fool prank, but the Governor prepares to make a stand.
Producer Bradley Adams Director Stuart Urban
A Union Pictures production for BBCtv

Contributors

Writer/Director:
Stuart Urban
Producer:
Bradley Adams
His Excellency the Governor Rex Hunt:
Ian Richardson
Mavis Hunt:
Rosemary Leach
Major Mike Norman:
Bob Peck
Dick Baker:
Ian McNeice
Major Garry Noott:
Hugh Ross
Vice commodore Hector Gilobert:
Antonio Valero
Simon Winchester:
Paul Geoffrey
Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb:
Alex Norton
Patrick Watts:
Mike Grady
Don Bonner:
James Warrior
Corporal Geordie Gill:
Ian Embleton
Des King:
Trevor Cooper
Source: Radio Times

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