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Ronald Reagan: Death Valley Days

Jonathan Myerson's entertaining new dramas follow the political swings of the Republican Party, through the personal stories of its presidents.

Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of The Republican Party, through the personal stories of its Presidents.

Closely based on the accounts of those who were there, we imagine the triumphs and disasters which have driven the party's electoral fortunes.

1965. As Barry Goldwater’s campaign against LBJ crashes and burns, the Grand Old Party needs a fresh face who can handle the new world of TV.

Step forward a fading Hollywood heartthrob, with a down-home style - and plenty of space in his diary...

Written by Jonathan Myerson

Produced and directed by Jonquil Panting.

Ronald Reagan . . . Kerry Shale
Nancy Reagan . . . Madeleine Potter
Maureen Reagan . . . Samantha Dakin
Barry Goldwater . . . Corey Johnson
Richard Nixon . . . Jonathan Hyde
Cliff White . . . Joseph Balderrama
Lee Edwards . . . Ryan Whittle
Holmes Tuttle . . . Stephen Hogan
Writer . . . Jonathan Myerson
Director . . . Jonquil Panting

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44 minutes

Last on

Wed 6 Jan 2021 14:15

Broadcasts

  • Sat 6 Oct 2018 14:30
  • Wed 6 Jan 2021 14:15