D-day Minus

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Drop Zone

20040604

20240607 (BBC7)
20240608 (BBC7)

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.

Narrator - Juliet Stevenson

Father Pierre - Bill Wallis

Louise - Claudia Harrison

Madame des Rochers - Avril Elgar

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

Director: Tanya Nash

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

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

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

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.

Lilly's Mum

20040603

20240606 (BBC7)
20240607 (BBC7)

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

On 3rd June 1944 Margaret, down from Coventry, tracks down her runaway daughter in London.

Narrator - Juliet Stevenson

Lilly - Emily Chennery

Margaret - Alison Belbin

Eddie - Ricci Harnett

Written by Louise Ramsden, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Peter Leslie Wild

3rd June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Margaret is trying to find her runaway daughter

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

3rd June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Margaret travels to London trying to find her runaway daughter. Stars Juliet Stevenson.

Harry And Gloria

20040602

20240605 (BBC7)
20240606 (BBC7)

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

Harry is a Canadian soldier, bound for Normandy. He knows D-Day is coming, and he knows he must say goodbye to Gloria, the English woman he'll be leaving behind.

Narrator - Juliet Stevenson

Harry - Ryan McCluskey

Gloria - Kaye Wragg

Written by Katie Hims, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Gordon House

2nd June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Canadian soldier Harry has to say his goodbyes

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

2nd June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Canadian soldier Harry says goodbye to English woman, Gloria. Stars Juliet Stevenson.

Taking Leave

20040601

20240604 (BBC7)
20240605 (BBC7)

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

On 1 June 1944 a Tommy makes an unscheduled visit to a Welsh school.

Narrator - Juliet Stevenson

Peggy - Mali Harries

Ben - Steven Meo

Written by Arnold Evans, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Gilly Adams

1st June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, a Tommy makes a visit to a Welsh school.

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

1st June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, a Tommy makes an unscheduled visit to a Welsh school. Stars Juliet Stevenson.

Putting You Through

20040531

20240603 (BBC7)
20240604 (BBC7)

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

The first of five plays about everyday life in Britain and France.

Wednesday 31st May, 1944: At a telephone switchboard somewhere in London, two young operators enjoy a short break from their duties.

Written by Patricia Hannah, from a story by Mike Walker.

Narrator - Juliet Stevenson

Aurora - Julie Austin

Georgina - Lucy Paterson

Director: David Jackson Young

31st May: Ahead of the D-Day landings, two telephone operators enjoy a break.

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

31st May, London: Ahead of the D-Day landings, two telephone operators enjoy a break. Stars Juliet Stevenson and Julie Austin.

Wednesday 31st May 1944. At a telephone switchboard somewhere in London, two young operators enjoy a short break from their duties.

OMNI

20240609

20240610 (BBC7)

Omnibus of five short wartime dramas about everyday life in Britain and France.

The world awaits the Allied invasion of Europe, though no one knows when or where it may happen.

Wednesday 31st May 1944 - D-DAY Minus 6: Putting You Through.

At a telephone switchboard somewhere in London, two young operators enjoy a short break from their duties.

Narrator - Juliet Stevenson

Aurora - Julie Austin

Georgina - Lucy Paterson

Written by Patricia Hannah, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: David Jackson Young

Thursday 1st June 1944 – D-Day Minus 5: Taking Leave

A Tommy makes an unscheduled visit to a Welsh school.

Peggy - Mali Harries

Ben - Steven Meo

Written by Arnold Evans, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Gilly Adams

Friday 2nd June – D-DAY Minus 4: Harry and Gloria

Harry is a Canadian soldier, bound for Normandy.

He knows D-Day is coming, and he knows he must say goodbye to Gloria, the English woman he'll be leaving behind.

Harry - Ryan McCluskey

Gloria - Kaye Wragg

Written by Katie Hims, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Gordon House

Saturday 3rd June 1944 – D-DAY Minus 3: Lilly's Mum

Margaret, down from Coventry, tracks down her runaway daughter in London.

Lilly - Emily Chennery

Margaret - Alison Belbin

Eddie - Ricci Harnett

Written by Louise Ramsden, from a story by Mike Walker.

Director: Peter Leslie Wild

Sunday 4th June 1944 – D-DAY Minus 2: Drop Zone

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.

Father Pierre - Bill Wallis

Louise - Claudia Harrison

Madame des Rochers - Avril Elgar

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

Director: Tanya Nash

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004.

Five short dramas set in Britain and France, ahead of the Allied invasion of Europe.

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

Five short dramas set in Britain and France, ahead of the Allied invasion of Europe, though no one knows when or where.

Omnibus of five short dramas about everyday life in Britain and France, when the world was waiting for the Allied invasion of Europe, but no one knew when or where it would happen.

Harry is a Canadian soldier, bound for Normandy. He knows D-Day is coming, and he knows he must say goodbye to Gloria, the English woman he'll be leaving behind.

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.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May/June 2004.

Five plays set in Britain and France, when the world awaited an Allied invasion of Europe.

Five plays about life in Britain and France, when the world awaited an Allied invasion of Europe, but no one knew when or where.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
02	Drop Zone	20040604	20240607 (BBC7) 20240608 (BBC7)	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. Narrator - Juliet Stevenson Father Pierre - Bill Wallis Louise - Claudia Harrison Madame des Rochers - Avril Elgar Written by Hilary Fannin, from a story by Mike Walker. Director: Tanya Nash 4th June, France: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Father Pierre receives an urgent request. A collection of stories that give a snapshot of everyday life in the build up to D-Day. 4th June, France: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Father Pierre receives an urgent request. Stars Juliet Stevenson and Bill Wallis. 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.
03	Lilly's Mum	20040603	20240606 (BBC7) 20240607 (BBC7)	The world is waiting for the Allied invasion of Europe, but no one knows when or where it will happen. On 3rd June 1944 Margaret, down from Coventry, tracks down her runaway daughter in London. Narrator - Juliet Stevenson Lilly - Emily Chennery Margaret - Alison Belbin Eddie - Ricci Harnett Written by Louise Ramsden, from a story by Mike Walker. Director: Peter Leslie Wild 3rd June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Margaret is trying to find her runaway daughter A collection of stories that give a snapshot of everyday life in the build up to D-Day. 3rd June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Margaret travels to London trying to find her runaway daughter. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
04	Harry And Gloria	20040602	20240605 (BBC7) 20240606 (BBC7)	The world is waiting for the Allied invasion of Europe, but no one knows when or where it will happen. Harry is a Canadian soldier, bound for Normandy. He knows D-Day is coming, and he knows he must say goodbye to Gloria, the English woman he'll be leaving behind. Narrator - Juliet Stevenson Harry - Ryan McCluskey Gloria - Kaye Wragg Written by Katie Hims, from a story by Mike Walker. Director: Gordon House 2nd June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Canadian soldier Harry has to say his goodbyes A collection of stories that give a snapshot of everyday life in the build up to D-Day. 2nd June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, Canadian soldier Harry says goodbye to English woman, Gloria. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
05	Taking Leave	20040601	20240604 (BBC7) 20240605 (BBC7)	The world is waiting for the Allied invasion of Europe, but no one knows when or where it will happen. On 1 June 1944 a Tommy makes an unscheduled visit to a Welsh school. Narrator - Juliet Stevenson Peggy - Mali Harries Ben - Steven Meo Written by Arnold Evans, from a story by Mike Walker. Director: Gilly Adams 1st June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, a Tommy makes a visit to a Welsh school. A collection of stories that give a snapshot of everyday life in the build up to D-Day. 1st June: Ahead of the D-Day landings, a Tommy makes an unscheduled visit to a Welsh school. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
06	Putting You Through	20040531	20240603 (BBC7) 20240604 (BBC7)	The world is waiting for the Allied invasion of Europe, but no one knows when or where it will happen. The first of five plays about everyday life in Britain and France. Wednesday 31st May, 1944: At a telephone switchboard somewhere in London, two young operators enjoy a short break from their duties. Written by Patricia Hannah, from a story by Mike Walker. Narrator - Juliet Stevenson Aurora - Julie Austin Georgina - Lucy Paterson Director: David Jackson Young 31st May: Ahead of the D-Day landings, two telephone operators enjoy a break. A collection of stories that give a snapshot of everyday life in the build up to D-Day. 31st May, London: Ahead of the D-Day landings, two telephone operators enjoy a break. Stars Juliet Stevenson and Julie Austin. Wednesday 31st May 1944. At a telephone switchboard somewhere in London, two young operators enjoy a short break from their duties.
OMNI		20240609	20240610 (BBC7)	Omnibus of five short wartime dramas about everyday life in Britain and France. The world awaits the Allied invasion of Europe, though no one knows when or where it may happen. Wednesday 31st May 1944 - D-DAY Minus 6: Putting You Through. At a telephone switchboard somewhere in London, two young operators enjoy a short break from their duties. Narrator - Juliet Stevenson Aurora - Julie Austin Georgina - Lucy Paterson Written by Patricia Hannah, from a story by Mike Walker. Director: David Jackson Young Thursday 1st June 1944 – D-Day Minus 5: Taking Leave A Tommy makes an unscheduled visit to a Welsh school. Peggy - Mali Harries Ben - Steven Meo Written by Arnold Evans, from a story by Mike Walker. Director: Gilly Adams Friday 2nd June – D-DAY Minus 4: Harry and Gloria Harry is a Canadian soldier, bound for Normandy. He knows D-Day is coming, and he knows he must say goodbye to Gloria, the English woman he'll be leaving behind. Harry - Ryan McCluskey Gloria - Kaye Wragg Written by Katie Hims, from a story by Mike Walker. Director: Gordon House Saturday 3rd June 1944 – D-DAY Minus 3: Lilly's Mum Margaret, down from Coventry, tracks down her runaway daughter in London. Lilly - Emily Chennery Margaret - Alison Belbin Eddie - Ricci Harnett Written by Louise Ramsden, from a story by Mike Walker. Director: Peter Leslie Wild Sunday 4th June 1944 – D-DAY Minus 2: Drop Zone 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. Father Pierre - Bill Wallis Louise - Claudia Harrison Madame des Rochers - Avril Elgar Written by Hilary Fannin, from a story by Mike Walker. Director: Tanya Nash First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004. Five short dramas set in Britain and France, ahead of the Allied invasion of Europe. A collection of stories that give a snapshot of everyday life in the build up to D-Day. Five short dramas set in Britain and France, ahead of the Allied invasion of Europe, though no one knows when or where. Omnibus of five short dramas about everyday life in Britain and France, when the world was waiting for the Allied invasion of Europe, but no one knew when or where it would happen. Harry is a Canadian soldier, bound for Normandy. He knows D-Day is coming, and he knows he must say goodbye to Gloria, the English woman he'll be leaving behind. 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. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May/June 2004. Five plays set in Britain and France, when the world awaited an Allied invasion of Europe. Five plays about life in Britain and France, when the world awaited an Allied invasion of Europe, but no one knew when or where.