Our World War

War & Military 2014

Visceral war drama that offers first-hand experience of the extraordinary bravery of the young soldiers that fought in World War One. Drawing on real interviews and memoirs from soldiers to reveal the often hidden and disturbing aspects of the combat experience, it offers a fresh and distinctive perspective of life on the Western Front.

War & Military 2014

14+

Starring Daniel Kendrick, Chris Mason, Brian Ferguson

EPISODE 1

The First Day

Tense combat drama revealing real experiences of British soldiers in the First World War. In August 1914, the 4th Battalion The Royal Fusiliers reach the town of Mons in Southern Belgium. Caught by an overwhelming German army, which of them will survive the first battle of the First World War?

50 min · Aug 6, 2014 14+
EPISODE 2

Pals

Set in 1916, office worker Paddy Kennedy volunteers to fight in the Manchester Pals regiment, but Paddy finds himself fighting two enemies - the Germans and a system that requires him to execute one of his pals.

50 min · Aug 13, 2014 14+
EPISODE 3

War Machine

After four years of combat the British invent a new weapon designed to break the stalemate. Private Chas Rowland, determined to bring the war to an end and return home, joins the Tank Corps and enters the extraordinary world of the Niveleur.

49 min · Aug 20, 2014 14+

Daniel Kendrick

Actor
Chris Mason

Actor
Brian Ferguson

Actor
Kyle Evans

Actor
Hannah Britland

Actor

About

Our World War

WAR & MILITARY

Visceral war drama that offers first-hand experience of the extraordinary bravery of the young soldiers that fought in World War One. Drawing on real interviews and memoirs from soldiers to reveal the often hidden and disturbing aspects of the combat experience, it offers a fresh and distinctive perspective of life on the Western Front.

Information

Studio: BBC
Released: 2014
Rated: 14+
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio: English (United Kingdom) (AAC)