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The Death of Stalin

Moscow, 1953 - Soviet leader Joseph Stalin is suddenly taken ill and dies. Immediately, members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power against one another.

1 hour, 37 minutes

Last on

Sun 17 Oct 2021 23:15
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:03

    Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Alexis Kossenko, Ensemble Matheus

    Casta Diva (Logo Gaumont)

  • 00:04

    Cristiano De André

    La Bambola Della Discarica

Broadcasts

  • Sun 20 Dec 2020 21:30
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 21 Dec 2020 22:35
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sun 17 Oct 2021 22:45
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sun 17 Oct 2021 23:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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