In a documentary to mark the 100-year anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, Sir Max Hastings argues that although the war was a great tragedy, it was far from being futile. Show more
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World on the Move
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Andrew Marr explores the mass movement of people with Frank Dikotter, Sir Hew Strachan, Patience Agbabi and Tahmima Anam. Show more
Documentary uncovering the extraordinary events leading up to the Armistice negotiations, and the repercussions that would ripple across the continent. Show more
Nicky Campbell presents a special edition of The Big Questions from Goldsmiths College in London asking, did World War 1 change Britain for the better? Show more
Anne McElvoy explores the impact of war, Afghan elections and childhood violence. She is joined by Professor Hew Strachan and Ian Morris, author of War, What is it Good For? Show more