Conceived by Turner prize-winning British artist Jeremy Deller and directed by Mike Figgis, The Battle of Orgreave is a partial re-enactment of one of the most violent clashes between striking miners and police during the 1984-85 miners' strike.
The original stand-off took place on 18 June 1984 in the streets and fields of Orgreave, South Yorkshire; the re-enactment 17 years later is in the same location. The film relives this important day, which made social and political history, combining the re-enactment with footage of the actual event.
There are also interviews with those who were there in 1984, including miners, a former miner who was serving as a policeman on the day, David Douglass from the NUM and Stephanie Gregory from the Womens' Support Group. Former MP Tony Benn discusses the media's role in covering up the truth about the strike.
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On TV
First Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 20 October 2002 | Channel 4 |
Last Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 21 June 2009 | 12.15AM | More4 |
