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One Long Weekend
Episode 3 of 3
Drama set just before the start of the First World War. During the last hours of peace, Sir Edward Grey is unsure of whether to keep Britain out of the conflict.
The last hours of peace. With the continental powers pushed to the brink, Sir Edward Grey seems unsure of whether to keep Britain out of the conflict. Desperate negotiations, resignations and a battle of wills in the Cabinet reach a crescendo with Germany's ultimatum to Belgium. Which way will Britain go?
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Sat 8 Mar 201421:15
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Their only son
Duration: 01:43
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Justin Hardy |
| Producer | Lucy Bassnett-McGuire |
| Producer | Susan Horth |
| Writer | Mark Hayhurst |
Broadcast
- Sat 8 Mar 201421:15
Commemorating the centenary of World War I
New perspectives on the war that changed everything.
