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The Desert Rats

Second World War drama featuring Richard Burton as the commander of Australian troops during the 1941 siege of Tobruk.

1 hour, 24 minutes

Last on

Thu 13 Nov 202520:40
BBC Four

Credits

Capt. 'Tammy' MacRobertsRichard Burton
Field Marshal Erwin RommelJames Mason
Tom BartlettRobert Newton
GeneralRobert Douglas
Col. Barney WhiteTorin Thatcher
Sgt. 'Blue' SmithChips Rafferty
Lt. Harry CarstairsCharles Tingwell
PeteCharles Davis
MickBen Wright
DirectorRobert Wise
WriterRichard Murphy
ProducerRobert L Jacks

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Nov 202515:10
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 8 Nov 202515:35
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 13 Nov 202520:40
    BBC Four

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