Movie: The Day Britain Stopped

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Tim Pigott-Smith
Tim Pigott-Smith

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    One day in the near future, a rail strike, traffic congestion and a mid-air plane collision bring the UK's transport system to a halt.

  • Release Date

    2003-05-13

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    5.7

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    2.9 starts
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    English
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