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Al Murray's Great British War Movies

Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by Dan Snow, Natalie Haynes and Matthew Sweet for a fresh look at a subject very close to his heart - the great British war movie.

Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by historian Dan Snow, writer Natalie Haynes and broadcaster and film expert Matthew Sweet for a fresh look at a subject very close to his heart - the great British war movie. This roundtable discussion looks at both the films themselves, from A Bridge too Far to Zulu, and uses them as a lens on British history, cultural attitudes and our changing views on conflict over the decades.

With dozens of clips from classic films such as Where Eagles Dare, The Dam Busters, In Which We Serve, Escape to Victory and The Eagle Has Landed, nostalgic memories of Bank Holiday afternoons in front of the telly and lashings of tea, rousing speeches and stiff upper lips, Al and his guests explore why the British are so obsessed with films about war - and what this says about us.

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Music Played

  • The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

    633 Squadron

    Conductor: Paul Bateman.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Al Murray
Participant Dan Snow
Participant Natalie Haynes
Participant Matthew Sweet
Producer Matt Nida
Executive Producer Jamie Isaacs

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