The Other Side of Dunkirk
What really happened at the Dunkirk evacuation of 1940 and in the days leading up to it? Tim Pigott-Smith narrates this documentary which takes a European look at the crisis.
Powerful myths and misconceptions have shaped our understanding of the moment which changed the course of WW2 - the evacuation at Dunkirk in 1940. But what really happened at Dunkirk and in the crisis before the days of the evacuation?
This documentary takes a European look at the crisis and asks new questions from a French and German perspective as well as from a British point of view. Featuring interviews with veterans and historians from all three key protagonists, providing revealing insights into the events of May and June 1940.
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Kronos Quartet
String Quartet No 5
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Tim Pigott-Smith |
| Producer | Alastair Laurence |
| Executive Producer | Michael Poole |
Broadcasts
Thu 3 Jun 2010 22:30- Fri 4 Jun 2010 03:30
- Wed 27 May 2020 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland