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Matthew Solon - The Man Who Came Back

The heroic Norwegian seamen and their vital wartime 'Shetland Bus' lifeline. Based on real-life events. With John Rowe. From September 1992.

The heroic story of the Shetland Bus and the Norwegians who crossed the North Sea during the height of the Second World War to continue the fight against the occupying German forces.

Matthew Solon retells the story based on real events.

Narrated by John Rowe. With David Howarth, Keith Drinkel, Leif Larsen, Ralf Beck and Eric Allan.

Director: Martin Jenkins

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 1992.

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 23 Nov 2017 21:15
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  • Tue 15 May 2012 11:15
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  • Tue 15 May 2012 21:15
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  • Wed 16 May 2012 04:15
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  • Wed 3 Apr 2013 11:15
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  • Wed 3 Apr 2013 21:15
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  • Thu 4 Apr 2013 04:15
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  • Fri 24 Jul 2015 11:15
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  • Fri 24 Jul 2015 21:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 23 Nov 2017 11:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 23 Nov 2017 21:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra