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15 Minute Drama: The Blast of War

Sam Troughton

Hattie Morahan

Bryan Dick

Jordan Bernarde

Tim Dee

Michael Symmons Roberts

15 Minute Drama: The Blast of War: Episode 3: Waterloo

The Blast of War

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Episode 3: Waterloo

Waterloo

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, The Blast of War, Waterloo

A British soldier in Afghanistan time travels back to the fields of Waterloo in 1815.

By Michael Symmons Roberts. A British soldier fighting in Afghanistan is sent on a journey of time-travelling atonement back to the fields of Waterloo in 1815.

A new drama serial by Michael Symmons Roberts. A British soldier fighting in Afghanistan is sent on a journey of atonement after a comrade is killed in one of the last military actions of 2015. Unwittingly he is transported back to Waterloo in 1815 and must relive the horror of war. With Sam Troughton as Sam, Hattie Morahan as Bea, Bryan Dick as Eddie and Jordan Bernarde as Evan. Music by Jon Nicholls. Director: Tim Dee.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

By Michael Symmons Roberts. A soldier is sent on a time-travelling journey of atonement.

By Michael Symmons Roberts. A British soldier in Afghanistan is sent on a time-travelling journey of atonement after a comrade is killed.

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