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The Alan Clark Diaries. Episode 4, Defence of the Realm /

The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded...

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Other Authors: Jones, Jon (Director, Screenwriter), Lewis, Kate (Producer) (Producer), Hurt, John, 1940-2017 (Actor), Agutter, Jenny (Actor)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England : BBC Worldwide, 2004.
Series:The Alan Clark Diaries
Subjects:
Clark, Alan, > 1928-1999 > Drama.
Conservative Party (Great Britain) > Drama.
Clark, Alan, > 1928-1999.
Conservative Party (Great Britain)
Political plays.
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1979-1997 > Drama.
Théâtre politique.
Politics and government.
Great Britain.
1979-1997
Drama.
Television programs.
Émissions télévisées.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious womaniser and was given to making inappropriate remarks in public - Clark swiftly rose up the Conservative party ranks.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed May 8, 2021).
Adapted from "In Power" and "The Last Diaries" by Alan Clark.
Physical Description:1 online resource (29 minutes)
Playing Time:00:29:00
Awards:Won 2005 Directors Guild of Great Britain, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in 30-Minute Television