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My Dad Was a Communist

200830mMovieDocumentary

Comedian Alexei Sayle, playwright Arnold Wesker and writer David Aaronovitch recall fascinating episodes from their communist childhood.

DirectorsHelen Nixon·James Morton-Haworth

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Cast · Directed by Helen Nixon

PMPaul McGann
Paul McGann
Narrator
ASAlexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle
Self
DADavid Aaronovitch
David Aaronovitch
Self
AW
Arnold Wesker
Self
RB
Rosa Branson
Self
JS
Jessica Sutcliffe
Self
BP
Brian Pollitt
Self
DT
David Thornton
Self
JT
John Torode
Self

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