Somme
The second of two films about the year that changed Ireland, this is the story of the Battle of the Somme, told through the personal accounts of those who fought there.
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Follow the story of a momentous year in Ireland in the words of those who were there.
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By the end of 1916, over 10,000 of these men had been killed or wounded at the Somme.
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Two soldiers with very similar war experiences have been remembered very differently.
Clips
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Ireland remembers World War One
Duration: 01:37
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Thomas Kettle鈥檚 dilemma
Duration: 02:49
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Enemies unite
Duration: 00:47
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Detlef Siebert |
| Director | Detlef Siebert |
| Series Producer | Paul McGuigan |
Broadcasts
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The Somme: 100 Years On
A collection of programmes to commemorate 100 years since the Battle of the Somme.
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Battle of the Somme Centenary
Programmes commemorating and shining a light on the WWI battle, 100 years on.
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The Somme—Sunday Sequence
Marking the centenary of the historic World War One battle.
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Voices 16 on 麻豆社 One Northern Ireland—Voices 16
From the Easter Rising to the Battle of the Somme in the words of those who were there.
