The Silence of Memory by Tina Pepler
4 Extra Debut. 11 November 1920. The unknown soldier is buried in Westminster. Three men come to terms with their loss. Stars Michael Williams.
On 11th November 1920, the unknown warrior was buried in Westminster Abbey.
It was a surrogate body for all those whose loved ones were missing, presumed dead.
At the funeral, and ever since, the focus has been on the widows and bereaved mothers.
This drama documentary follows three men - a demobbed soldier, a grieving father and a young boy - on the day of the funeral as they try to come to terms with their loss
Starring Michael Williams.
Written by Tina Pepler.
Harold .... Michael Williams
Tom .... Daniel Jackson
Jack .... Michael Wilson
Unknown Soldier .... David Brooks
Dean .... Brian Gear
Director: Kate McAll
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in November 1998.
On radio
Broadcasts
- Mon 10 Nov 2025 15:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 10 Nov 2025 21:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 11 Nov 2025 05:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra