World War One: The People’s Story (2014): S01E01 – Reg, Alan, James and Dorothy

Introduction World War One: The People’s Story is a 4-episode BBC documentary series from 2014 on the First World War. Also known as The Great War: The People’s Story (US title). Outline Private Reg Evans sails for France with his regiment, while newlywed Alan Lloyd awaits his orders, and James Butlin prepares to put Oxford…

Andrew Marshall

11/08/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War One

Introduction

World War One: The People’s Story is a 4-episode BBC documentary series from 2014 on the First World War.

Also known as The Great War: The People’s Story (US title).

Outline

Private Reg Evans sails for France with his regiment, while newlywed Alan Lloyd awaits his orders, and James Butlin prepares to put Oxford University behind him in the service of his country. Determined to be a war correspondent, 19-year-old Dorothy Lawrence heads for the front.

World War One: The People’s Story Series

You can find a full index and overview of World War One: The People’s Story here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 10 August 2014.
Running time: 46 minutes.
Rating: NR.
Country: UK.
Language: English.