4 November 1915
One real day at war, exactly 100 years ago. Signallers Ahmadullah and Zarbab have a perilous mission to deliver a wireless set to beleaguered British forces in Mesopotamia.
by Jonathan Ruffle
Series created by Jonathan Ruffle.
Meticulously based on unit war diaries and eye-witness accounts, TOMMIES traces one real day at war exactly 100 years ago.
Indira Varma, Danny Rahim and Avin Shah star in this story which begins on a gunboat making its way up the river Tigris. Signallers Ahmadullah and Zarbab have a perilous mission to deliver a wireless set to beleaguered British forces in Mesopotamia. It proves a particularly gruelling and testing time for Ahmadullah.
Producers: David Hunter, Jonquil Panting, Jonathan Ruffle
Director: David Hunter.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ahmadullah | Danny Rahim |
| Zarbab | Avin Shah |
| Sidney | Nicholas Murchie |
| Commentator | Indira Varma |
| Jalal | Ronak Patani |
| Pillow Wallah | Mark Edel-Hunt |
| Mother | Sudha Bhuchar |
| Father | Kulvinder Ghir |
| Captain | David Hounslow |
| Officer | David Acton |
| Doctor | Neet Mohan |
| Producer | David Hunter |
| Producer | Jonquil Panting |
| Producer | Jonathan Ruffle |
| Director | David Hunter |
| Writer | Jonathan Ruffle |
Broadcasts
Wed 4 Nov 201514:15BBC Radio 4- Thu 26 May 201611:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 26 May 201621:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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