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Reg is a 2016 British television drama film produced by the BBC and written by Jimmy McGovern. Directed by Kenneth Glenaan, the film stars Tim Roth as Reg Keys and Anna Maxwell Martin as his wife, Sally. It dramatizes the true story of Keys, a father who became a prominent anti-war campaigner after his son Tom was killed serving in the Royal Military Police during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The narrative culminates in Reg Keys' decision to stand against Prime Minister Tony Blair as an independent candidate in the 2005 general election in the Sedgefield constituency.

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What is the BBC drama Reg about?

Reg is a 2016 BBC television drama about Reg Keys, a former paramedic whose son Tom Keys was one of six Royal Military Police officers killed in Iraq in 2003. The film depicts Keys' decision to stand as a candidate against Prime Minister Tony Blair in the Sedgefield constituency during the 2005 general election.

Who plays Reg Keys and who wrote the drama?

Tim Roth stars as Reg Keys in the 2016 BBC production, with the screenplay written by Jimmy McGovern, the acclaimed dramatist known for Cracker, The Street, and Hillsborough. McGovern is recognized for his fact-based dramas dealing with justice and social issues.

Did Reg Keys defeat Tony Blair in the 2005 election?

No, Reg Keys did not defeat Tony Blair in the 2005 Sedgefield parliamentary election. Blair won the seat comfortably, but Keys used the campaign to publicly confront Blair over the Iraq War, including a dramatic confrontation at the election results declaration that was widely covered by British media.

How did Reg Keys' son die in Iraq?

Tom Keys was one of six Royal Military Police Red Caps killed by an Iraqi mob at a police station in Majar al-Kabir in June 2003. Reg Keys publicly argued that the soldiers were inadequately equipped and that the war was waged on false premises regarding weapons of mass destruction.

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