The Somme: The First 24 Hours with Tony Robinson (2016)
2016 · G · 0h 45m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
Hosted by actor and historian Sir Tony Robinson, this one-off special tells the powerful and moving story of five men, all members of a unique volunteer army – the Sheffield City battalion – as it recounts the soldiers’ last days, leaving their homes and loved ones to go and serve alongside their…
Director: Jeremy Freeston
Writers: Jeremy Freeston
Cast
Tony Robinson as PresenterSimon Ashland as Private Frank MeakinCarl Wharton as Captain William FolleyRichard Thirlwall as Private Alf CaseyJosef Dawes as Private Reg GlennJon M Coleman as Sergeant Will StreetsMore like this
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