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     • Tumbledown was shown for the first time on 31 May 1988.
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   In what year is the movie 'Tumbledown' set?

   • Tumbledown is a 1988 BBC Television drama film.

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   Was Tumbledown based on a true story?

   • Tumbledown was shown for the first time on 31 May 1988. The play, by Charles Wood, was based on the experiences of Lt. Robert Lawrence, recounted in the book When the Fighting is Over. It was one of several dramatic responses to the Falklands War of 1982 and examined the wider issue of the effect of combat on the participants.

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   What is the subject of the TV film 'Tumbledown'?

   • The 1988 TV film 'Tumbledown' primarily revolves around the experience of Lt Robert Laurence MC. Army officer Robert Lawrence was nearly killed by an Argentine sniper during a battle that inspired this controversial BBC film.

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   Why did 'Tumbledown' attract 10 million viewers?

   • The play attracted 10 million viewers, helped in part by the controversy it generated, as its perceived bias was questioned in parliament. Tumbledown tells of Lawrence's part in the Falklands War, for which he was awarded the Military Cross.

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   Who produced 'Tumbledown' & 'Firth'?

   • The producer was Richard Broke and the director Richard Eyre. Despite the criticism from the MOD and government, Tumbledown achieved great critical acclaim. It won BAFTA and Royal Television Society awards for best single drama, and Firth won the RTS award for best actor.

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   Who played Lawrence in 'tumbledown'?

   • Lawrence was played by Colin Firth with Lawrence himself acting as a consultant on the production. The producer was Richard Broke and the director Richard Eyre. Despite the criticism from the MOD and government, Tumbledown achieved great critical acclaim.

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3. www.historyfiles.co.uk › Guide › TumbledownTumbledown - The History Files

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   TUMBLEDOWN : Charles Wood's controversial drama, based on the experiences of Lieutenant Robert Lawrence during the Falklands War, was first broadcast in 1988, and was shown again in 1992 to mark the war's tenth anniversary.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TumbledownTumbledown - Wikipedia

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   Tumbledown is a 1988 BBC Television drama film set during the Falklands War. Directed by Richard Eyre, it stars Colin Firth, Paul Rhys, and David Calder.

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5. www.bbc.co.uk › programmes › p019qspjBBC - History of the BBC, Tumbledown 31 May 1988

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   Tumbledown 31 May 1988. History of the BBC. Tumbledown was shown for the first time on 31 May 1988. History of the BBC Terms & conditions ...

6. www.independent.ie › entertainment › televisionTumbledown review: Drama was made in 1988, but time has not ...

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   Jun 20, 2022 · TUMBLEDOWN: Five out of five stars. Colin Firth as Falklands War veteran Lieutenant Robert Lawrence in Tumbledown, the controversial 1988 film. Pat Stacey. Mon 20 Jun 2022 at 00:14. Revisiting...

7. www.bbc.co.uk › programmes › b0074mwjBBC Four - Tumbledown

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   May 31, 1988 · Acclaimed and controversial drama depicting Scots Guards officer Robert Lawrence's devastating experiences of the Falklands War. Show more.

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   May 31, 2020 · #OnThisDay 1988: The controversial television play Tumbledown was first broadcast. Pictured is Colin Firth as Robert Lawrence.