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1917

During the First World War, two soldiers are ordered across no-man's-land and deep into enemy territory to deliver a message. If they fail, an entire battalion, under the mistaken belief the Germans are retreating, will be ordered over the top and into a deadly trap.

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1 hour, 48 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 May 2026 21:00
BBC Three

Credits

Lance Corporal Schofield George MacKay
Lance Corporal Blake Dean-Charles Chapman
Captain Smith Mark Strong
Lieutenant Leslie Andrew Scott
Lieutenant Joseph Blake Richard Madden
General Erinmore Colin Firth
Colonel MacKenzie Benedict Cumberbatch
Major Hepburn Andrew Scarborough
Writer Sam Mendes
Writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Director Sam Mendes

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Dec 2022 21:00
    BBC One
  • Sat 31 Dec 2022 00:30
    BBC Two
  • Mon 8 May 2023 21:00
    BBC Two
  • Wed 8 Nov 2023 22:40
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Wed 8 Nov 2023 23:15
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sun 12 Nov 2023 22:00
    BBC Three
  • Mon 18 Dec 2023 22:30
    BBC Two
  • Thu 21 Dec 2023 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Fri 3 Jan 2025 22:30
    BBC Two
  • Sat 4 Jan 2025 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Sun 9 Nov 2025 22:50
    BBC Two HD & England only
  • Tue 11 Nov 2025 22:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 11 Nov 2025 23:25
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sun 3 May 2026 22:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sun 3 May 2026 23:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 10 May 2026 21:00
    BBC Three

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