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Last broadcast on Sat, 9 May 2009, 16:40 on BBC Two (except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (Analogue)) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Prequel to the historical epic Zulu, showing the build-up to the British invasion of Zululand as the colonial authorities took the Zulus' defiant stance on tribal customs as a declaration of war.
The British general arrogantly underestimates the Zulus and divides his forces confident in his superior fire power, leading to the massacre of 1,500 British soldiers as they are overwhelmed by superior numbers.
Credits
- Col Anthony Durnford
- Burt Lancaster
- Lord Chelmsford
- Peter O'Toole
- William Vereker
- Simon Ward
- Sir Henry Bartle Frere
- John Mills
- Col Hamilton-Brown
- Nigel Davenport
- Col Crealock
- Michael Jayston
- Lt Col Pulleine
- Denholm Elliot
- QSM Bloomfield
- Peter Vaughan
- Pullen
- Phil Daniels
- Sgt Maj Williams
- Bob Hoskins
- Cetshwayo
- Simon Sabela
- Norris Newman
- Ronald Lacey
- Director
- Douglas Hickox
- Producer
- Nate Kohn
- Writer
- Cy Endfield
Broadcasts
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Sun 17 Feb 200817:05
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Sat 1 Mar 200816:35
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Sat 9 May 200916:40
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