Red Empire

A thorough summarized history of the Soviet Union, from the socio-political origins for the Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917 to the near end of Mikhail Gorbachev's government, immediately prior to the downfall of "real communism" and the splitting of the USSR. Conducted by British historian Robert Conquest, narrative benefits from a careful research of archive footage and from recent interviews with mostly common who participated in the events.

Siân Phillips

Narrator (voice)

• Mike DormerDirector · Producer
• Jill MarshallDirector · Producer
• Gwyneth HughesProducer
• John FairleyExecutive Producer
• Simon WelfareExecutive Producer
• Peter JacksonDirector of Photography
• Barrington PheloungOriginal Music Composer
• Don CarterEditor
• Martin RocheEditor

First aired

January 2, 1990

Last aired

February 13, 1990

Status

Ended

Original language

English

Episodes

7

Genres

Documentary

• Season 17 episodes · 1990