Timewatch S27E11 · The Last Day of World War One

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Michael Palin tells the explosive, poignant story of the First World War's final day, which marks the start of the BBC's 90 Years of Remembrance season. Taking a solemn trudge around the former battlefields of northern Europe, he recounts events leading up to that last morning and reveals how soldiers tragically continued to die for hours after the ceasefire. 6/6.

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11. 11 11. The Last Day of World War One2008-11-01 · 1h 0mMichael Palin tells the explosive, poignant story of the First World War's final day, which marks the start of the BBC's 90 Years of Remembrance season. Taking a solemn trudge arou