The Falklands Factor

Is there nothing new under the sun? 1770. The South Atlantic. A fleet sets sail from Buenos Aires to expel the British forces and reconquer the Falkland Islands. A major international crisis explodes. What follows may sound strangely familiar, but is firmly based on the historical record and the actual speeches and writings of the time.

Cast & Crew

Director

Colin Bucksey

Warren Clarke

Narrator

Donald Pleasence

Dr. Samuel Johnson

Malcolm Terris

Mr. Dowdeswell M.P.

Christopher Ellison

First M.P.

Angus MacKay

Second M.P.

Terence Rigby

William Pitt, Earl of Chatham