‘Tommies’, the BBC Radio Four series which dramatises individual days of the First World War from original sources, is back on with repeats of programmes originally broadcast over the past twelve months.
This includes two set in the Balkans: 11 November 1916 (with Serbian forces) and 24 April 1917 (First Battle of Doiran). All episodes available to listen again are online here:
You can read more about the series on this website:
Author: scswebeditor
Robin Braysher joined the SCS in 2003 and from 2008 has been the Society's web editor. His interest in the campaign comes from his grandfather, Fred, who served as a cyclist with the BSF from 1915 to 1917, mainly in the Struma valley.
Robin hands over the role in October 2021 to Andy Hutt.
Andy's interest in the campaign comes from his grandfather, Arthur, who served as a Royal Engineer from 1916-1918.
All posts prior to February 2021 are by Robin.
Opinions expressed in these posts are personal and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Society.
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