The Plot Against Harold Wilson (2006)
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
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 16, 2006
Cast
- John Hurt - Narrator (voice)
- James Bolam - Harold Wilson
- Elizabeth McKechnie - Marcia Williams
- Peter Hamilton Dyer - Roger Courtiour
- David Bark-Jones - Barrie Penrose
- Harold Wilson - Self (archival footage)
- Edward Heath - Self (archival footage)
- Colin Wallace - Self
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Dwyer
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Plot Against Harold Wilson about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Plot Against Harold Wilson?
- The Plot Against Harold Wilson was directed by Paul Dwyer.
- Who stars in The Plot Against Harold Wilson?
- The Plot Against Harold Wilson stars John Hurt, James Bolam, Elizabeth McKechnie, Peter Hamilton Dyer, David Bark-Jones, Harold Wilson.
- How long is The Plot Against Harold Wilson?
- The Plot Against Harold Wilson has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Plot Against Harold Wilson?
- The Plot Against Harold Wilson is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Plot Against Harold Wilson produced?
- The Plot Against Harold Wilson was produced in United Kingdom.