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Tough Old Gut

Episode 13 of 26

Acclaimed documentary series about World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier.

Churchill described Italy as the 'soft underbelly of the crocodile', thinking the Allies could cut through it to reach Germany. However, it turns out to be tougher than he imagined.

50 minutes

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Wed 4 Mar 201515:20
BBC Two Scotland

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Credits

DirectorBen Shephard
WriterDavid Wheeler

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 Feb 200914:05
    BBC Two except Wales & Yorkshire
  • Thu 29 Jul 201013:00
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Wed 4 Mar 201513:50
    BBC Two except Scotland & Yorkshire
  • Wed 4 Mar 201515:20
    BBC Two Scotland