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Drama: War & Disaster

A collection of stories that give a snapshot of everyday life in the build up to D-Day.

A collection of stories that give a snapshot of everyday life in Britain and France in the build-up to D-Day. Based on a story by Mike Walker.

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4th June, France: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Father Pierre receives an urgent request

4th June, France: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Father Pierre receives an urgent request. Stars Juliet Stevenson and Bill Wallis.

The world is waiting for the Allied invasion of Europe, but no one knows when or where it will happen.

On 4th June 1944 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.

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

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

Director: Tanya Nash

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004.

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