Where to watch Britain's Greatest Codebreaker (2012)
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- 1h 24m
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Story
This documentary-drama examines the life of Alan Turing, the British mathematician whose groundbreaking work in cryptography proved crucial during World War II. The film explores how Turing's extraordinary contributions to breaking enemy codes were overshadowed by the tragic personal struggles he faced in post-war Britain. Through interviews with historians, codebreakers, and Turing's biographer, the production pieces together the story of a man whose genius went largely unrecognised during his lifetime.
Why watch
- Combines documentary and drama to tell an important historical story about World War II codebreaking
- Features interviews with actual Bletchley Park codebreakers and Turing's biographer David Leavitt
- Directed by Clare Beavan and Nic Stacey with Ed Stoppard portraying Turing
Good for: History enthusiasts and those interested in World War II will find this relevant; viewers should note it deals with mature themes including persecution and suicide.
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Cast
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Ed StoppardAlan Turing
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Henry GoodmanFranz Greenbaum
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Paul McGannHimself - Narrator (voice)
- Asa BriggsHimself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park
- Jean ValentineHerself - WRNS and Bombe Operator, Bletchley Park
- David LeavittHimself - Alan Turing's Biographer
- Rolf NoskwithHimself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park
- Dermot TuringHimself - Alan Turing's Nephew
- Christopher MorcomHimself - Christopher Morcom's Nephew (as Christopher Morcom QC)
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Ian StewartHimself - University of Warwick (as Professor Ian Stewart)
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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is currently available in India on Magellan TV.
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Who is in the cast of Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker stars Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann, Asa Briggs and Jean Valentine. Ed Stoppard movies on OTT →
Who directed Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is directed by Clare Beavan and Nic Stacey. All movies directed by Clare Beavan →
How long is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker runs for 1h 24m (84 minutes).
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