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24/08/2002

BBC Two - The Winslow Boy

A naval cadet accused of stealing goes up against the establishment. David Mamet directs.

Period drama about a young naval cadet accused of stealing a five-shilling postal order, and his father, who risks fortune, health and domestic peace to seek justice.

Period drama based on the true story of a young naval cadet accused of stealing a five-shilling postal order, and his father - who risks fortune, health, domestic peace and his daughter's prospects to seek justice. 

After defeat in the military court of appeals, father and daughter go to Sir Robert Morton, a charismatic barrister and MP, who takes the case before Parliament to seek permission to sue the Crown.

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