
The sinking of the General Belgrano was the bloodiest and most controversial military action of the Falklands War. This is the story of government cover-ups and conspiracies; of whistleblowers, crusading politicians and journalists fighting for the story. And caught in the middle of it all, a young officer whose account of what happened contradicted Margaret Thatcher’s in every crucial detail. A n... more
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The Belgrano affair reaches its climax as the stories of Narendra Sethia and Clive Ponting connect. The two whistleblowers appear in court and the diary makes its final journey.
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The Belgrano affair reaches its climax as the stories of Narendra Sethia and Clive Ponting connect. The two whistleblowers appear in court and the diary makes its final ... more
Lieutenant Sethia is accused of a second crime: the theft of HMS Conqueror’s log books. Two journalists and the Serious Crime Squad try to hunt him down.
The Belgrano Diary is a new six-part series from the Documentary Team at the London Review of ... more
Armed with the diary, Tam Dalyell goes on the attack – but the cover-up continues. A whistleblower from within the Ministry of Defence is arrested for a breach of the Official Secrets Act.
The Belgrano Diary is a new six-part series from the Documen... more
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Beautifully done; a great listen!
This is a surprisingly engrossing tale of the trauma surrounding the sinking of the Argentinian battleship at the beginning of the Falklands War. ‘Surprising’ in that the series’ appeal lies in unravelling the lies and half-truths so often used by governments, lawyers and - hate to say it - the media. The aftermath of the sinking, rather than the calamity itself, is what fuels this dramatic tale.
I wondered where this was headed to begin with thinking it might be one of those mediocre anti war stances. It turned out to be an excellent account of an important time for the UK with all the underlying political machinations that continue to this day. The subject is fascinating and the last episode especially poignant. A very honest and non judgemental account of what always was a controversial moment . Very much recommended.
Brilliant
I took a punt, not being familiar with the subject or production company, and was really impressed with both the content and production.
Presenter is engaging, first hand witness accounts feel authentic, the story is pretty wild, the music is memorable and I was dissapointed to have reached the end.
Well worth a listen and I'll be on the look out for more from this presenter and the London review of books.
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