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The Plot Against Harold Wilson

The Plot Against Harold Wilson (2006)

1h 30m | PG-13

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When Harold Wilson suddenly resigned as Labour prime minister resigned in 1976, most assumed there was a scandalous explanation. Eventually, rumours began to surface that powerful sections of the Establishment. This eye-opening drama documentary can now reveal how Britain was nearly brought to the brink of a military coup.

Director: Paul Dwyer

Studio: BBC

Genre: Documentary, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

John Hurt

John Hurt

as Narrator (voice)

James Bolam

James Bolam

as Harold Wilson

Elizabeth McKechnie

Elizabeth McKechnie

as Marcia Williams

Peter Hamilton Dyer

Peter Hamilton Dyer

as Roger Courtiour

David Bark-Jones

David Bark-Jones

as Barrie Penrose

Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson

as Self (archival footage)