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Captain Nolan's Chance

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An interpretation of the causes and the consequences of the most famous cavalry charge in history by KingsleyAmis.
The Charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimea in 1854 has been glorified as one of the greatest acts of military courage in British history. But why did our high command willingly sacrifice over 400 of our finest men?
Director Shaun MacLoughlin

Contributors

Director:
Shaun MacLoughlin
Nolan:
Nicholas Boulton
Morris:
Garreth Armstrong
Cecil:
Charles Simpson
Trooper 1:
Charles Simpson
Rogachev:
Gerry Hinks
Lord Cardigan:
Peter Jeffrey
Lord Lucan:
Nigel Anthony
Pemberton:
Simon Carter
Joseph:
Steve Hodson
Pagetll:
Steve Hodson
Danvers:
Richard Pearce
General Danishevsky:
William Eedle
Campbell:
Bob Docherty
Lady:
Patricia Gallimore
Source: Radio Times

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