Rebellion!
1999 BBC Two
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Rhodesia was the first British colony to rebel against the Crown for two centuries. More than a decade later, Britain put down the rebellion and transformed white Rhodesia into multi-racial Zimbabwe. In between were years of anger, betrayal and delusion.
In this three-part series, David Dimbleby traces the history of Rhodesia's transformation into Zimbabwe, through Ian Smith's UDI and the civil war.
1 Treachery
2 Betrayal
3 Surrender
A Mentorn Barraclough Carey production (50', 50', 60')
FILM CREDITS
| Reporter | David Dimbleby |
| Photography | Colin Rogal, Dewald Aukema |
| Sound | Bob Withey |
| Research | Céline Gilbert, Peta Thornycroft |
| Archive Research | Alex Cowan |
| Assistant Producer | Simon Chinn |
| Production Manager | Melissa Robertson |
| Music | Elizabeth Parker |
| Editor | Phil Reynolds |
| Executive Producer | George Carey |
| Producer/Director | John Bridcut |
REVIEWS
'Absolutely fascinating and full of excellent anecdotes to enliven the narrative'
'Riveting! [...] surely the most comprehensive account of UDI, the war and all the military and political dirty tricks played by all sides in the conflict. What impresses most about Rebellion! is the lack of bias, a charge often laid at the BBC's door in the past.'