The Ballad of the Great War - 1918, featuring stories told by men and women who took part in the conflict alongside original music composed for the programme.
The Ballad of the Great War - 1918, featuring stories told by men and women who took part in the conflict both at home and abroad.
In this programme stories of Blightys, Snipers, Choctaw code talkers, the Armistice and the sinking of the German fleet in Scapa Flow.
Original music by John Tams, Julie Matthews, Jez Lowe, Boo Hewerdine and Kris Drever.
This programme, which has been a year in the making, was produced by Ian Callaghan and John Leonard.
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Sam Kelly
Blighty
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Julie Matthews
One Shot King
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Jez Lowe
Choctaw Telephone
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Coope Boyes & Simpson & Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir
Old Soldiers
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Bob Fox
Lullee Lullay
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Chris While and Julie Matthews
When Johnny Comes Marching Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
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Kris Drever
Oldenburg
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Bob Fox
Only Remembered
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John Tams
Cherry Cheeked Optimists
Broadcast
- Sat 10 Nov 2018 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2
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Remembrance
Reflections at the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.
