For King and Country by John Wilson
4 Extra Debut. Passchendaele, 1917: Private Hamp is accused of desertion. Does he realise the implication of his predicament? Stars Peter Gunn.
Passchendaele, 1917: Private Hamp has been accused of desertion in the face of the enemy and is to appear before a court martial.
If found guilty he will be sentenced to death.
Those who believe him innocent are concerned that he seems incapable of grasping the full implication of his predicament.
The Battle of Passchendaele is also known as the Third Battle of Ypres
Starring Peter Gunn.
Written by John Wilson.
Private Arthur Hamp .... Peter Gunn
2nd Lieutenant Hargreaves .... Kim Wall
Lieutenant Tom Webb .... Crawford Logan
Corporal .... Ken Cumberlidge
Guard .... Ian Michie
President of the Court Martial .... John Samson
Captain Prescott .... Geoffrey Whitehead
Lieutenant at the Court Martial .... Dominic Rickhards
Padre .... David Timson
Lieutenant Midgley .... Phillp Sully
Captain Fraser .... Michael Graham Cox
Mouth organ played by Harry Pitch
Director: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in November 1988.
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