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The Desert Rats
Second World War drama featuring Richard Burton as the commander of Australian troops during the 1941 siege of Tobruk.
On TV
Next Saturday
15:10
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Wales & Wales HD only
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Capt. 'Tammy' MacRoberts | Richard Burton |
| Field Marshal Erwin Rommel | James Mason |
| Tom Bartlett | Robert Newton |
| General | Robert Douglas |
| Col. Barney White | Torin Thatcher |
| Sgt. 'Blue' Smith | Chips Rafferty |
| Lt. Harry Carstairs | Charles Tingwell |
| Pete | Charles Davis |
| Mick | Ben Wright |
| Director | Robert Wise |
| Writer | Richard Murphy |
| Producer | Robert L Jacks |
Broadcasts
- Next Saturday 15:10ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Next Saturday 15:35ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Thu 13 Nov 2025 20:40
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