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4. Frustrations
Episode 4 of 8
Officer training and war films - the actor gets frustrated in army life. Peter Ustinov reads his autobiography.
'We were supposed to be Germans. Our duty was to try and capture Maidstone from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Guard - that civilian task force of veterans and the infirm, who were supposed to harass the Germans in case of landing and hold vital positions until better-armed units of the army could be deployed.'
Peter Ustinov uses his acting talents in army manoeuvres and war films - but becomes increasingly frustrated with military life.
The writer, director and actor continues his autobiography
Abridged by Jack Singleton.
Producer Rosemary Hart
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in March 1978.
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