The first of two programmes on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the start of the Spanish Civil War.
Beneath the peaceful, sunny surface of Spain lies a story of political chaos and strife.
This documentary tells that story from the turn of the century; it tells the even more violent story of the Civil War which lasted from 1936-1939, and leads up to the Spain that General Franco has created today.
Commentary written by James Morris and spoken by Dirk Bogarde.
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Second programme, 'Matador': Friday at 9.25 p.m.