Introduction

A dramatised documentary about the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk in May 1940.

Outline

A three-part docudrama tracing the events at Dunkirk in 1940, during the height of World War Two.

The soldiers were in danger, and many awaited the rescue mission by small boats from back home.

Trivia & Goofs

• Clement Attlee is played by his real-life grandson, Richard Attlee.
• Although a major-general at the time, Alexander wears the rank insignia of a full general.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: Alex Holmes.
• Writers: Alex Holmes, Neil McKay and Lisa Osborne.
• Production: BBC.
• Distribution: BBC.
• Release Date: 18 February 2004
• Running time: 180 minutes (total running time).
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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