Lines of Duty
4 Extra Debut. Tim Dunn and Toby Jones tell the story of the whistleblower who put his life at risk to save Britain's railways. From 2022.
The extraordinary untold story of a very British hero. A man called Reg, who risked his life and liberty to save Britain’s railways. The secret document he leaked became known as Britain’s Pentagon Papers - and what started out as an attempt to expose the truth soon became a fight for the freedom of the press.
Fifty years on, Lines of Duty tells the incredible story using the whistleblower’s own unpublished account, brought to life by actor Toby Jones, alongside interviews with many of those involved.
Presented by railway historian and broadcaster Tim Dunn, this remarkable tale lifts the lid on the world of Government secrets, espionage and an undercover fightback by a group of railway enthusiasts.
With contributions from Chris Dawson, Ian Yearsley, Chris Bushell, Leslie Huckfield, Colin Hope, Diane Drummond and Lord Faulkner of Worcester.
Presented by Tim Dunn.
Original music by Brollyman
Producer: Phil Higginson
A Yellow Barrels / Terrier Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2022.
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Sat 19 Mar 202220:00BBC Radio 4- Sun 17 Apr 202222:00BBC Radio 4
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