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The Poetry of War

The story of WW1 through drama, poetry and archive, focusing on three poets: Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke and Siegfried Sassoon. Aimed at 14-16 year olds studying GCSE English.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 16 Oct 199811:30
BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire

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  • Fri 9 Jun 199511:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 3 Nov 199512:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 1 Nov 199612:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 17 Oct 199711:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 16 Oct 199811:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire