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The Ballerina and the Coup

In 1959, Dame Margot Fonteyn became involved in a bizarre plot to overthrow the government of Panama. Mike Lanchin speaks to one of her former friends about the failed conspiracy.

In 1959, Dame Margot Fonteyn became involved in a bizarre plot to overthrow the government of Panama. The Royal Ballet's prima ballerina was briefly arrested and then deported from the Central American country, after the intervention of British officials. Mike Lanchin speaks to Judy Tatham, a former friend of Dame Margot's, who took part in the failed conspiracy.

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Wed 28 Aug 2013 11:45
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