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Journalist Peter Ross takes to the waves to witness the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Read by Andy Clark.

In this compassionate celebration of life and remembrance, Orwell Fellow Peter Ross uncovers the stories behind the headstones in graveyards across the UK.

Ross witnesses the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and considers the challenging heroism of the Great War’s conscientious objectors.

Read by Andy Clark
Written by Peter Ross
Abridged by Anna Magnusson
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

Peter Ross' next book, 'Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church' is published in May and tells the story of the country through an exploration of its churches.

14 minutes

Last on

Thu 2 Mar 2023 00:30

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  • Wed 1 Mar 2023 09:45
  • Thu 2 Mar 2023 00:30