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S10·E11 Harvests of Iron: 1: The Watch on the Somme

Core Aired October 30, 1991 50 min
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Synopsis

In the first of two programmes about the First World War, German writer Ludwig Harig makes a pilgrimage to the Somme, hoping to understand why his father was unable to speak about the war. Archive film and the moving testimony of witnesses evoke the realities of life behind the Front. And in France, he finds a generation still haunted by their memories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 10 Episode 11 of Timewatch air?

Season 10, Episode 11 ('Harvests of Iron: 1: The Watch on the Somme') originally aired on October 30, 1991.

How long is Season 10 Episode 11 ('Harvests of Iron: 1: The Watch on the Somme')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.

What happens in Timewatch Season 10 Episode 11?

In the first of two programmes about the First World War, German writer Ludwig Harig makes a pilgrimage to the Somme, hoping to understand why his father was unable to speak about the war. Archive film and the moving testimony of witnesses evoke the realities of life behind the Front. And in France,...

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