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Chappaquiddick

Drama. When presidential hopeful Edward Kennedy leaves the scene of a fatal car accident, the following few days determine his political future.

In July 1969, as the entire world is enthralled by the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, presidential hopeful Senator Edward Kennedy is attending a regatta at Martha's vineyard. Hosting a party on Chappaquiddick Island, Kennedy is at the wheel of a car which plunges off a small bridge. He leaves the scene of the accident and his passenger Mary Jo Kopechne dead. The following few hours and days determine his political future.

1 hour, 37 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Feb 202422:45
BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD

Credits

Ted KennedyJason Clarke
DirectorJohn Curran
RachelOlivia Thirlby
Robert McNamaraClancy Brown
WriterAndrew Logan
Joseph KennedyBruce Dern
Ted SorensenTaylor Nichols
Mary Jo KopechneKate Mara
Chief ArenaTaylor Nichols
Joseph GarganEd Helms
Paul MarkhamJim Gaffigan
WriterTaylor Allen

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 May 202022:50
    BBC Two
  • Wed 28 Jul 202123:15
    BBC Two
  • Sun 19 Jun 202200:10
    BBC Two
  • Sun 25 Feb 202422:45
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD