The Big Battalions
6 X 52 mins. 1992 Channel 4
Cast: Brian Cox, Jane Lapotaire, Sid El Fadil (Alexander Siddig) , Juliet Aubrey
Director: Andrew Grieve
Producer: Brian Eastman (Carnival Films)
A huge story, set in the UK, Israel and Ethiopia, centred on religious faith - its value and its dangers. Based on an idea from the producer (whose previous large scale project was the TV drama TRAFFIK) Hugh embarked on extensive research to create a complex interlocking drama. In the light of “9/11″ and all that has followed, this can be seen as a prophetic work.
“An intelligent and beautiful drama.” Elizabeth Cowley (Daily Mail)