28 October 1915
By Michael Chaplin. Visiting neutral Holland on a sensitive diplomatic mission, Robert de Tullio is drawn deeper into the murky waters of WWI intelligence and a more personal quest.
by Michael Chaplin
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.
Justin Salinger, Indira Varma and Anna Madeley star in today's story set in neutral Holland. Tasked to complete a sensitive diplomatic mission Robert de Tullio finds himself drawn deeper not only into the murky waters of 1WW Intelligence but also into a more personal and dangerous quest .
Robert ..... Justin Salinger
Commentator ..... Indira Varma
Martins ..... Sam Dale
Tamara ..... Anna Madeley
Meulken ..... Mark Edel-Hunt
Jonqueer ..... William Brand
Van Hasselt ..... Chris Pavlo
Guard ..... Neet Mohan
Barman ..... David Hounslow
Driver ..... David Acton
Celestine ..... Pippa Nixon
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
Wed 28 Oct 201514:15BBC Radio 4- Wed 25 May 201611:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 25 May 201621:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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