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Two Men Went to War

Comedy drama telling the tale of two members of the Army Dental Corps who decide to go on a mission to occupied France and fight the Germans. With Kenneth Cranham and Leo Bill.

Based on a true story, this comedy drama tells the tale of two members of the Army Dental Corps who decide to go on a personal mission to occupied France and fight the Germans in 1942. After a few failed attempts and armed with only two revolvers and a dozen hand grenades, they come across what they believe to be the Germans' main operations room. However, their heroics come under scrutiny when they find themselves facing spy charges.

1 hour, 45 minutes

Last on

Sun 14 Aug 201114:10
BBC Two

Credits

Sgt Peter KingKenneth Cranham
Pvt Leslie CuthbertsonLeo Bill
Emma FraserRosanna Lavelle
FaithPhyllida Law
Maj BatesJames Fleet
Col HatchardJulian Glover
Maj MertonDerek Jacobi
SM DudleyAnthony Valentine
Winston ChurchillDavid Ryall
DirectorJohn Henderson
WriterRichard Everett
WriterRaymond Foxall
WriterChristopher Villiers

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 Jul 200719:15
    BBC Two except East, Scotland & Yorkshire
  • Sat 16 May 200916:05
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 4 Sep 201014:55
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland & Wales only
  • Sat 4 Sep 201015:30
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sun 14 Aug 201114:10
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire