The Plot Against Harold Wilson(2006)
The Plot Against Harold Wilson Synopsis
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.
The Plot Against Harold Wilson (2006) is a documentary and drama film directed by Paul Dwyer, released on March 16, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars John Hurt, James Bolam, Elizabeth McKechnie and Peter Hamilton Dyer.
- Director:
- Paul Dwyer
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Plot Against Harold Wilson Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hurt
as Narrator (voice)
James Bolam
as Harold Wilson
Elizabeth McKechnie
as Marcia Williams
Peter Hamilton Dyer
as Roger Courtiour
David Bark-Jones
as Barrie Penrose
Harold Wilson
as Self (archival footage)
Edward Heath
as Self (archival footage)
Colin Wallace
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Paul Dwyer.
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Who stars in The Plot Against Harold Wilson?
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The main cast of The Plot Against Harold Wilson (2006) includes John Hurt, James Bolam, Elizabeth McKechnie, Peter Hamilton Dyer and David Bark-Jones. The film was directed by Paul Dwyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Plot Against Harold Wilson released?
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The Plot Against Harold Wilson was released on March 16, 2006 and runs for 1h 30m.