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During the German offensive in Libya in 1942, Captain Anson, commander of a motor ambulance convoy, finds himself cut off from his unit with only an old ambulance to take him back to Alexandria.

During the German offensive in Libya in 1942, Captain Anson, commander of a motor ambulance convoy, finds himself cut off from his unit with only an old ambulance to take him back to Alexandria. His companions are two young nurses and his sergeant, Tom Pugh. As the little party sets off on the long journey, they meet Van der Poel, a South African captain who begs a lift.

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2 hours, 4 minutes

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Sat 6 Dec 202514:25
BBC Two

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Captain AnsonJohn Mills
Sister Diana MurdochSylvia Syms
Captain Van der PoelAnthony Quayle
Sgt Tom PughHarry Andrews
Sister Denise NortonDiane Clare
Captain CrosbieRichard Leech
BrigadierLiam Redmond
Brigadier's Staff OfficerAllan Cuthbertson
C.M.P. CaptainDavid Lodge
British Officer at OasisPeter Arne
DirectorJ Lee Thompson
WriterTJ Morrison

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