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The Battle of the River Plate

Second World War naval adventure based on the true story of the pursuit of the seemingly unstoppable German battleship Graf Spee.

Second World War naval adventure based on the true story of the pursuit of the seemingly unstoppable German battleship Graf Spee. Allied forces chase the vessel all the way to South America, but after several failed attempts to sink the enemy ship, the Allies find themselves hatching a desperate and audacious plan.

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1 hour, 54 minutes

Last on

Thursday 20:00
BBC Four

Credits

Captain Bell John Gregson
Commodore Harwood Anthony Quayle
Captain Hans Langsdorff Peter Finch
Captain Woodhouse Ian Hunter
Captain Parry Jack Gwillim
Captain Dove Bernard Lee
Mike Fowler Lionel Murton
Mr Millington Drake Anthony Bushell
Dr Guani Peter Illing
Captain McCall Michael Goodliffe
Lieutenant Commander Medley Patrick Macnee
Captain Stubbs Andrew Cruickshank
Manolo Christopher Lee
Director Michael Powell
Director Emeric Pressburger
Producer Emeric Pressburger
Producer Michael Powell
Writer Michael Powell
Writer Emeric Pressburger

Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 Nov 2018 12:30
    BBC Two
  • Sat 7 Sep 2019 12:30
    BBC Two except Scotland & BBC Scotland
  • Sat 9 May 2020 14:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 12 Sep 2020 15:35
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 12 Sep 2020 16:35
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Sat 29 May 2021 17:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Thu 23 Dec 2021 14:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 28 May 2022 14:05
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 2 Jan 2023 14:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 29 Jun 2024 12:40
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 22 Jun 2025 12:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 29 Dec 2025 10:35
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thursday 14:35
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thursday 20:00
    BBC Four

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