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Michael Palin reveals the shocking truth that soldiers continued to be killed in battle after the First World War armistice had been signed.
Michael Palin tells the story of how the First World War ended on 11th November 1918 and reveals the shocking truth that soldiers continued to be killed in battle for many hours after the armistice had been signed. Recounting the events of the days and hours leading up to that last morning, Palin tells the personal stories of the last soldiers to die as the minutes and seconds ticked away to the 11 o'clock ceasefire.
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Fri 2 Nov 201800:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Palin |
| Producer | John Hayes-Fisher |
Broadcasts
Sat 1 Nov 200820:15BBC Two except Yorkshire
Tue 4 Nov 200821:00BBC HD
Sat 8 Nov 200802:05BBC One except Scotland- Tue 11 Nov 200822:00
- Wed 11 Nov 200923:00BBC HD
- Sat 6 Nov 201020:30BBC Two except Yorkshire
- Mon 21 May 201220:00
- Tue 22 May 201201:50
- Sun 19 Aug 201220:00
- Wed 22 Aug 201223:00
- Mon 20 May 201322:00
- Fri 24 May 201300:05
- Thu 17 Sep 201501:00
- Mon 18 Jul 201622:00
- Thu 21 Jul 201601:00
- Sat 25 Mar 201720:00
- Mon 27 Mar 201700:00
- Fri 2 Nov 201800:30
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