World War One in Colour
Slaughter in the Trenches: 1914-1918
Season 1 Episode 2 of 6
Lord Kitchener's famous call-up inspires Britons to volunteer in their millions, while women work hard in munitions factories, preparing bullets and shells. The programme also traces the infamous Battle of the Somme, whose first day became the worst in British military history, as 19,000 troops were killed and another 40,000 wounded. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh
World War One in Colour airs on 5SELECT at 8:00 PM, Saturday 19 September. (Subtitles, audio description.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
General
Kenneth Branagh
Narrator
Simon Berthon
Executive Producer
Philip Nugus
Executive Producer
Annalisa D'Innella
Producer