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The Second Russian Revolution

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

When the attempted coup of 19Augustfailedtotopple
Gorbachev, the makers of this series about the battle for perestroika returned to the USSR. Thanks to their special access to
Kremlin insiders, including Politburo members, enough material was gathered to make two further programmes. Tonight, Portents traces through frank interviews the rising tensions, warning signs and machinations that preceded Gorbachev's arrest while on holiday. Next week's programme includes insiders' accounts of the coup itself. Producer Paul Mitchell
Series producer Norma Percy
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Producer:
Paul Mitchell
Producer:
Norma Percy
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