Omnibus of five short wartime dramas about everyday life in Britain and France.

The world awaits the Allied invasion of Europe, though no one knows when or where it may happen.

Wednesday 31st May 1944 - D-DAY Minus 6: Putting You Through.

At a telephone switchboard somewhere in London, two young operators enjoy a short break from their duties.

Narrator .... Juliet Stevenson
Aurora .... Julie Austin
Georgina .... Lucy Paterson

Written by Patricia Hannah, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: David Jackson Young

Thursday 1st June 1944 – D-Day Minus 5: Taking Leave

A Tommy makes an unscheduled visit to a Welsh school.

Narrator .... Juliet Stevenson
Peggy .... Mali Harries
Ben .... Steven Meo

Written by Arnold Evans, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Gilly Adams

Friday 2nd June – D-DAY Minus 4: Harry and Gloria

Harry is a Canadian soldier, bound for Normandy.

He knows D-Day is coming, and he knows he must say goodbye to Gloria, the English woman he'll be leaving behind.

Narrator .... Juliet Stevenson
Harry .... Ryan McCluskey
Gloria .... Kaye Wragg

Written by Katie Hims, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Gordon House

Saturday 3rd June 1944 – D-DAY Minus 3: Lilly’s Mum

Margaret, down from Coventry, tracks down her runaway daughter in London.

Narrator .... Juliet Stevenson
Lilly .... Emily Chennery
Margaret .... Alison Belbin
Eddie .... Ricci Harnett

Written by Louise Ramsden, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Peter Leslie Wild

Sunday 4th June 1944 – D-DAY Minus 2: Drop Zone

In France, Father Pierre receives an urgent message to call on Mme de Rochers at her chateau.

Life under German occupation has changed the lives of the locals in unexpected ways.

Narrator .... Juliet Stevenson
Father Pierre .... Bill Wallis
Louise .... Claudia Harrison
Madame des Rochers .... Avril Elgar

Written by Hilary Fannin, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Tanya Nash

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004. Show less