World War One: The People’s Story (2014): S01E04 – Arthur, Helen, Diana, Duff and Ted

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 The government recruits more and more men into the military – like Glasgow shipyard worker Arthur Roberts, diplomat Duff Cooper, and 18-year-old Londoner…

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

The government recruits more and more men into the military – like Glasgow shipyard worker Arthur Roberts, diplomat Duff Cooper, and 18-year-old Londoner Ted Poole. Women step up to take jobs previously done by men, including new farmhand Helen and volunteer nurse Lady Diana Manners.

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: 31 August 2014.
Running time: 46 minutes.
Rating: NR.
Country: UK.
Language: English.