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Richard Monks - Zola

4 Extra Debut. Unable to run for her native South Africa, the race is on to get Zola a UK passport to run in the Olympics. Stars Jessica Sian.

by Richard Monks.

The story behind barefoot runner Zola Budd's attempt to win gold at the 1984 Olympics.

Zola Budd ..... Jessica Sian
Denis Howell ..... David Calder
Frank Budd ..... Jack Klaff
Brian Vine ..... Don Gilet
Sir David English ..... Patrick Brennan
Pieter Labuschagne ..... Harry Livingstone
Geoffrey Howe ..... Robert Blythe
Andrew Landen ..... Sam Alexander
Mrs. Darbo ..... Amaka Okafor
Reporter ..... Joe Sims

Director: David Hunter.

45 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Jun 2017 21:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Zola Budd Jessica Sian
Denis Howell David Calder
Frank Budd Jack Klaff
Brian Vine Don Gilet
Sir David English Patrick Brennan
Pieter Labuschagne Harry Livingstone
Geoffrey Howe Robert Blythe
Andrew Landen Sam Alexander
Mrs Darbo Amaka Okafor
Reporter Joe Sims
Writer Richard Monks
Director David Hunter

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 Jul 2012 14:15
  • Mon 5 Jun 2017 11:15
  • Mon 5 Jun 2017 21:15

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