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The Great War: The People's Story

The Great War: The People's Story

Description: The experiences of people from across Britain who were involved in World War I are told in their own words in this programme that is produced in association with Imperial War Museum. The series, narrated by Olivia Colman, tells stories of soldiers, and the wives and girlfriends they left behind, whose words - as written in diaries and letters - are spoken by actors who portray them. The stories, sourced from libraries and archives across Britain, convey the hopes, fears, heroic acts and tragedies of the British people of the time.
Year Released: 2014
First episode air date: August 10, 2014
Cast: Olivia Colman
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best Specialist Factual
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