Mike Walker - The Biggest Secret
4 Extra Debut. On June 5 1944, Captain Rob Collins begins a journey through England that will change his life. Stars Juliet Stevenson and Benedict Cumberbatch.
4 Extra Debut. In the early hours of 5 June 1944, Captain Rob Collins, who is languishing in hospital, receives a call that will take him on a journey through England that will change his life.
Mike Walker's play is an epic journey across England poised on the edge of a historical moment. It is set on June 5th the day before the invasion. It is a portrait of England waiting for the invasion that will change the course of history, but an invasion only a very few know that is about happen.
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A selection of programmes for the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Juliet Stevenson |
| Capt Collins | Benedict Cumberbatch |
| Cpl Cunningham | Claudia Harrison |
| Jack Harris | Danny Webb |
| Gloria Harris | Kaye Wragge |
| Ray Harris | Joseph Tremain |
| Tim | Ben Tibber |
| Gen Eisenhower | Colin Stinton |
| Flt Lt Paul Parker | Bertie Carvel |
| Lilly | Emily Chennery |
| Eddie | Ricci Harnett |
| Lancaster Skipper | Jamie Glover |
| Lancaster Crew | Carl Prekopp |
| Lancaster Crew | Simon Nehan |
| Warder | Chris MacDonnell |
| Warder | John Rowe |
| Rosie | Alice Hart |
| Sea Captain | David Leonard |
| 1st Lieutenant RN | Andrew Mackintosh |
| G.I. | John Guerrasio |
| Monty | Philip Fox |
| Nursing Sister | Joanna McCallum |
| Writer | Mike Walker |
| Director | Jeremy Howe |
Broadcasts
Sat 5 Jun 2004 15:15±«Óãtv Radio 4 FM- Thu 5 Jun 2014 13:15±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra
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