WWI's Tunnels of Death The Big Dig

WWI's Tunnels of Death The Big Dig

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2012-11-08

Two-part documentary following World War I's biggest archaeological dig, taking place at Messines in Belgium, uncovering some of the best-preserved trenches, bunkers and tunnels ever discovered on the Western Front and revealing the realities of trench warfare, a Christmas football match and poison gas.

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WWI's Tunnels of Death The Big Dig

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Two-part documentary following World War I's biggest archaeological dig, taking place at Messines in Belgium, uncovering some of the best-preserved trenches, bunkers and tunnels ever discovered on the Western Front and revealing the realities of trench warfare, a Christmas football match and poison gas.

First Aired

2012-11-08

Last Aired

2012-11-15

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Documentary

War & Politics

Language

English

Network

5

Production

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    Alexandra Churchill

    Alexandra Churchill
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    Peter Doyle

    Peter Doyle
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    Paul Reed

    Paul Reed
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    Benedict Cumberbatch

    Benedict Cumberbatch