The Somme: The First 24 Hours with Tony Robinson
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 friends and neighbours...
Top Cast
Tony Robinson
Presenter
Simon Ashland
Private Frank Meakin
Carl Wharton
Captain William Folley
Richard Thirlwall
Private Alf Casey
Josef Dawes
Private Reg Glenn
Jon M Coleman
Sergeant Will Streets
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