Written and compiled by GERALD ROBERTS
Narrator Alexander John In 1838 the proud British Army of the Indus invaded Afghanistan to 'counteract the progress of Russian influence' in that country. Three years later a desperate remnant of that army began a retreat through the icy passes which became a massacre. It was 'the most complete and disastrous overthrow that our army ever suffered in India'. PATRICK BARR, JOHN BOTT, BRIAN CARROLL, SAM DASTOR, DENYS HAWTHORNE, BETTY HUNTLEY-WRIGHT, ANTHONY HYDE, GODFREY KENTON, GORDON REID, DINO SHAFEEK, RENU SETNA, MARC ZUBER
Directed by JOHN CARDY
(Repeated: Sat 10.15 pm)