London - like most large cities - has had its share of civil disorder. One of the most bizarre examples took place in February 1886 when a meeting, called to protest against the plight of the destitute and homeless, led to mass looting, violence and a state of general panic. Afterwards the popular orator John Burns and the journalist Henry Hyndman were charged with sedition.
Mitch Raper relates what led up to their arrest and what took place at the trial.
With Hugh Dickson as John Burns
Edward de Souza as Henry Hyndman
WILLIAM EEDLE. JON GLOVER and GARARD GREEN
Producer SALLY THOMPSON Stereo (R)