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BBC Play of the Month•Season 1•Episode 4

Gordon of Khartoum

9.7/10 · 15 votesJan 18, 1966

Ranked #1 of 9 in Season 1•+1.5 vs season avg

The story of Charles 'Chinese' Gordon, a brilliant but eccentric military commander, and his death defending Khartoum in 1885.

Directed byRudolph Cartier

Written byRobin Maugham

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Episode Summary

"Gordon of Khartoum" is episode 4 of BBC Play of the Month season 1. It scored 9.7/10 from 15 votes, ranking #1 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Rudolph Cartier and written by Robin Maugham, it aired on January 18, 1966.

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