The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Griff Rhys Jones
- Original Title
- The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Thompson
Griff Rhys Jones
Clyde Wallbanks
Richard Downes, Andrew Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Clyde Wallbanks
Editor
Andrew Thompson
Director
Griff Rhys Jones
Writer
Andrew Thompson
Producer
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What is The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome about?
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?
Who directed The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome?
The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome was directed by Andrew Thompson.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome?
The principal cast of The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome includes Griff Rhys Jones, Simon Tcherniak, Alina Karmazina, Iain Agnew, Paul Morrow.
When was The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome released and how long is it?
The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 59m.