27 April 1915
Under the constant threat of gas attack in La Brique, just north of Ypres, Mickey Bliss and his signals colleagues try to work out why the enemy are always one step ahead.
by Nick Warburton
Series created by Jonathan Ruffle.
Meticulously based on unit war diaries and eye-witness accounts, each episode of TOMMIES traces one real day at war, exactly 100 years ago.
Through it all, we follow the fortunes of Mickey Bliss and his fellow signallers, from the Lahore Division of the British Indian Army. They are the cogs in an immense machine, one which connects situations across the whole theatre of the war, over four long years.
Under the constant threat of gas attack in the village of La Brique just north of Ypres, Mickey Bliss and his signals colleagues are trying to work out why the enemy are always one step ahead.
Producers: David Hunter, Jonquil Panting, Jonathan Ruffle
Director: David Hunter.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mickey Bliss | Lee Ross |
| Commentator | Indira Varma |
| Pavan Jodha | Rudi Dharmalingam |
| Spiridon | Adrian Scarborough |
| Ahmadullah Khan | Danny Rahim |
| Pillow Wallah | Mark Edel-Hunt |
| Leonie Vergeron | Aurelie Amblard |
| Officer | Damian Lynch |
| Gilbert Grosse | Matthew Watson |
| Signaller | Neet Mohan |
| Producer | David Hunter |
| Producer | Jonquil Panting |
| Producer | Jonathan Ruffle |
| Director | David Hunter |
| Writer | Nick Warburton |
Broadcasts
- Mon 27 Apr 201514:15BBC Radio 4
Mon 12 Oct 201511:15BBC Radio 4 Extra- Mon 12 Oct 201521:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 7 Jul 201821:00BBC Radio 4
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