The Somme: The First 24 Hours

In this Remembrance Day episode, we join Sir Tony Robinson to uncover the first day of the Battle of the Somme, from the perspective of five men from the Sheffield ‘Pals’ Battalion. Known in history to be one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War 1, we recount its first 24 hours by tracing the Pals’ real story, visiting key sites and the families of those affected.

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Cast List:

Sir Tony Robinson: Author, Actor & Broadcaster 

Helen Ullathorne: Archaeologist 

Penny Meakin: Author, The Meakin Diaries 

Paul Oldfield: Author & Battlefield Tour Guide 

Nick Meakin: Grandson of Frank Meakin

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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