The Somme: The First 24 Hours
Forbidden History11 Marras 2025

The Somme: The First 24 Hours

In this Remembrance Day episode, we join Sir Tony Robinson to uncover the first day of the Battle of the Somme, from the perspective of five men from the Sheffield ‘Pals’ Battalion. Known in history to be one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War 1, we recount its first 24 hours by tracing the Pals’ real story, visiting key sites and the families of those affected. -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surfshark.com/forbiddenhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code FORBIDDENHISTORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Go to ⁠nakedwines.co.uk/forbidden⁠ to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines for just £39.99, with delivery included. -- Cast List: Sir Tony Robinson: Author, Actor & Broadcaster Helen Ullathorne: Archaeologist Penny Meakin: Author, The Meakin Diaries Paul Oldfield: Author & Battlefield Tour Guide Nick Meakin: Grandson of Frank Meakin Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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