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  • History in Action (1984–1984)
  • TV Series | 20 min | Documentary
History in Action (1984–1984)
TV Series | 20 min | Documentary

A series of ten programs which looks at historical events from a contemporary viewpoint rather than with the benefit of hindsight. Looks back on key events of the 20th century. Uses original material, including newspaper headlines, ...See moreA series of ten programs which looks at historical events from a contemporary viewpoint rather than with the benefit of hindsight. Looks back on key events of the 20th century. Uses original material, including newspaper headlines, photographs, archive films, cartoons and music-hall songs. Written by Ulf Kjell Gür See less
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Nick Knight (writer) | Julia Spark (writer)
Producer
Julia Spark (producer)
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Updated Jan 18, 1984

Release date (First episode)
Jan 18, 1984 (United Kingdom)

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5 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Charles Foster
Self - Narrator (voice) Self - Narrator (voice)   See fewer
10
Bengt Bylund
Self - Narrator (voice) Self - Narrator (voice)   See fewer
10
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage) (as Iosif Stalin) Self (archive footage) (as Iosif Stalin)   See fewer
5
Adolf Eichmann
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
5
Franz Ferdinand
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
5
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