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The Turning Point

The Turning Point

2009 · 48 min · Drama

In The Turning Point, written by Michael Dobbs, Benedict Cumberbatch takes the role of Guy Burgess while Matthew Marsh plays the part of Winston Churchill. The play was part of the Sky Arts Theatre Live! Series, which won the Broadcasting Press Guild Best Multichannel Programme Award.

Directed by Fiona Laird · Written by Michael Dobbs

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