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Chariots of Fire
Oscar-winning drama. Two rival British runners push themselves to the limit in their quest to make the 1924 British Olympic team, but neither is prepared to compromise on his priniciples.
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The Chelsea Pensioners
Abide With Me
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Harold Abrahams | Ben Cross |
| Eric Liddell | Ian Charleson |
| Lord Andrew Lindsay | Nigel Havers |
| Aubrey Montague | Nicholas Farrell |
| Sam Mussabini | Ian Holm |
| Master of Trinity | John Gielgud |
| Master of Caius | Lindsay Anderson |
| Jennie Liddell | Cheryl Campbell |
| Director | Hugh Hudson |
| Writer | Colin Welland |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Eve 202216:55
- Thu 29 Dec 202221:00
- Sun 26 Feb 202317:00BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Thu 2 Mar 202320:00
- Christmas Day 202311:15
- Sun 21 Jul 202413:00
- Thu 25 Jul 202422:35
- Sun 22 Dec 202412:30
- Sun 24 Aug 202514:15
- Sun 4 Jan 202613:55
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