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The Trial of George Washington

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A non-scripted, unrehearsed event recorded live in the Great Hall at Lincoln's Inn in London.
General George Washington is brought to trial for high treason against the Crown. He is defended by a team of five American lawyers. The prosecution is led by Sydney Kentridge, the eminent Queen's Counsel, famous for his defence of Steve Biko and the Sharpeville Six.
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Contributors

George Washington:
William Sommerfield
Presenter:
John Mortimer
Producer:
Peter Jefferies
Source: Radio Times

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