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At War with Wellington Docudrama

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Peter and Dan Snow investigate the diaries of Wellington's forces in the Peninsular War

Peter and Dan Snow investigate the diaries and letters of Wellington's forces in the Peninsular War against Napoleon

At War with Wellington

At War with Wellington Docudrama: Food and Entertainment

05/08/2008

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Peter and Dan explore what the soldiers ate and drank and what they did for entertainment.

Peter and Dan Snow investigate the diaries and letters of Wellington's forces in the Peninsular War. They explore what the men ate and drank and what they did for entertainent.

Peter and Dan Snow continue their investigation into the experiences of the army that marched with Wellington in Spain and Portugal in 1808. 

We find out what the soldiers ate and drank, and what they did for entertainment. From the groaning tables of winter quarters to the arduous rations of the road, we travel from the formal dances for officers and men to the honorary bullfights staged for Wellington.

The part of the Duke of Wellington is played by Benedict Cumberbatch, the other members of the cast are Neil Dudgeon, David Holt, Frank Stirling and David Westhead. 


Producer: Alyn Shipton
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