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The Falklands Play DVD Patricia Hodge James Fox BBC Drama

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The Falklands Play DVD Ian Curteis Patricia Hodge BBC Drama

A compelling and controversial British political drama exploring the decisions, tensions and personalities surrounding the Falklands conflict.

Some treasures at Kate's Treasures15 are chosen because they are beautiful or useful. Others are here because they belonged to my dad and formed part of a collection shaped by his genuine love of cinema, remarkable performances and stories that examined politics, history and the difficult choices made behind closed doors.

Dad was an actor and scriptwriter who appreciated dramas driven by intelligent writing, complex characters and conversations carrying real consequence. His collection included television that challenged its audience and looked beyond familiar headlines, and The Falklands Play belongs firmly among those works.

Written by Ian Curteis, the drama examines the political events leading to the 1982 Falklands War, focusing upon the British Government's response to the Argentine invasion and the negotiations, arguments and decisions that followed.

Patricia Hodge portrays Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, leading a strong ensemble cast through a carefully constructed account of a government confronting military action, diplomatic pressure and enormous public responsibility.

Rather than concentrating solely upon the battlefield, the production explores the political rooms in which history was shaped, presenting a tense drama about leadership, conflict and the human consequences of decisions made under extraordinary pressure.

An absorbing addition to Dad's Collection for admirers of British political drama, modern history, BBC television and thoughtful productions built around powerful dialogue and performance.

About This DVD

DVD | BBC | Region 2

Title: The Falklands Play
Original Production Year: 2002
Writer: Ian Curteis
Cast: Patricia Hodge, James Fox, John Standing and Jeremy Child
Language: English
Genre: British political drama and historical television
Themes: The Falklands War, government, leadership, diplomacy, conflict and political responsibility

Condition Pre-owned. The case shows general wear from storage. The disc plays perfectly. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

Arya's Approval

Right darlings… tense meetings, difficult decisions and an awful lot of humans speaking very seriously around large tables. Nobody asked for my security assessment, which was their first mistake. I remained alert throughout and demanded emergency biscuits whenever negotiations became particularly dramatic.

★★★★★ 5 PAWS, Arya, Chief Drama Officer & International Crisis Adviser

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Programme Content Information

This political drama contains discussions of war, military conflict, death, diplomatic tension and the consequences of armed action.

The production is presented as a serious historical and political drama. Please follow the stated age classification and use personal judgement where appropriate.

Pre-Owned DVD Information

This is a pre-owned DVD. The case shows general storage wear, but the disc plays perfectly. Please ensure your equipment is compatible with UK DVDs before purchasing.