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The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome

2005-09-17 Documentary 59mins

To generations Arthur Ransome's books, including Swallows and Amazons, were an integral part of growing up. But was there a darker side to the author? In this drama-documentary, the enthusiastic Griff Rhys Jones follows a trail that begins in Russia, reveals close links with many leading Bolsheviks, an affair with Trotsky's secretary and previously unreleased KGB documents about Ransome. But was Ransome actually spying for the British secret service all along?

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The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome

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To generations Arthur Ransome's books, including Swallows and Amazons, were an integral part of growing up. But was there a darker side to the author? In this drama-documentary, the enthusiastic Griff Rhys Jones follows a trail that begins in Russia, reveals close links with many leading Bolsheviks, an affair with Trotsky's secretary and previously unreleased KGB documents about Ransome. But was Ransome actually spying for the British secret service all along?

  • Released
    2005-09-17
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  • Budget
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  • Runtime
    59mins
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
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    BBC, BBC Scotland

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Griff Rhys Jones

Griff Rhys Jones

Self / Presenter
Simon Tcherniak

Simon Tcherniak

Arthur Ransome
Alina Karmazina

Alina Karmazina

Evgenia Ransome
Iain Agnew

Iain Agnew

Sir Basil Thomson
Paul Morrow

Paul Morrow

Foreign Office Clerk
Jo Freer

Jo Freer

Ivy Ransome
Ana Thompson

Ana Thompson

Tabitha Ransome
Kalev Onnapnu

Kalev Onnapnu

Red Army Officer
Ain Savinuk

Ain Savinuk

White Army Officer

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