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Julie

By Rob Gittins. Based on the true story of Operation Julie. In 1977, police swooped on an isolated farmhouse in Wales from where a large proportion of the world's LSD originated.

By Rob Gittins

Based on the true story of Operation Julie - the biggest drug bust in British history.

In the 1970s a large proportion of the world's LSD supply was coming from the wilds of West Wales. Based on true events, this is the story of how one idealistic chemist - Richard Kemp - sought to change the world. And how one determined detective - Dick Lee - set out to stop him.

In 1977 the Operation Julie police team retrieved 18 million microdots of LSD from one small cottage in Tregaron, West Wales. The street value of the haul was over 拢65 million. But this was no ordinary drugs ring. It grew out of the exploits of a handful of idealistic hippies, motivated by a genuine desire to open people's minds.

Directed by James Robinson
A 大象传媒 Cymru Wales Production.

45 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Richard Kemp Alex Waldmann
Dick Lee Simon Armstrong
Christine Bott Sara Lloyd-Gregory
David Solomon Alun Raglan
Fitz Stuart McLoughlin
Hawkins Michael Bertenshaw
DC Hart Eiry Thomas
Director James Robinson
Writer Rob Gittins
Producer James Robinson

Broadcasts

  • Fri 26 Sep 2014 14:15
  • Fri 7 Oct 2016 14:15

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