In World War II, allied soldiers are trapped in Dunkirk as they wait for a rescue. The film follows the story of three different groups of people and their encounters at the Channel off the coast of Dunkirk, France. The soldiers fight for survival and bravery as they attempt to escape the clutches of the enemy.
Dad's Army is a British comedy TV show that takes place during World War II in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea. The series follows the antics of the local volunteer defense force, the Home Guard, as they prepare to protect their town from potential invasion. Led by the bumbling Captain Mainwaring and his loyal Sergeant Wilson, the ragtag team of soldiers navigate their way through comedic situations and mishaps while trying to fulfill their duty to the country.
Soldier Soldier is a drama series that follows the daily lives and struggles of British soldiers. The show explores the challenges they face in their military careers as well as their personal lives.
In April 1917, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, are tasked with delivering a message to stop an attack that could endanger the lives of 1,600 men. They face various obstacles and dangers, including no man's land, abandoned trenches, booby traps, and enemy soldiers. Along the way, they encounter a burned pilot, a sniper, and a French woman with an infant. Schofield overcomes these challenges and reaches Colonel Mackenzie in the nick of time to call off the attack. Despite the mission's success, Schofield mourns the loss of his comrade and reflects on his own family.
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, British soldier Richard Sharpe fights against the French army and faces various challenges and adventures.
Warship was a popular British television drama series produced by the BBC between 1973 and 1977. The series dealt with life on board a Royal Navy warship, the fictional HMS Hero.
The 3-part documentary series The Irish Civil War tells the epic and often challenging story of the origins, conflict and legacy of the civil war that took place in Ireland in 1922 and 1923. Narrated by Brendan Gleeson, produced in partnership with University College Cork by RTÉ Cork as part of the Decade of Centenary commemorations and based on UCC's 'mammoth and magnificent' Atlas of the Irish Revolution, this documentary series features extensive archive film footage, photographs and materials, interviews with leading academics, archive interviews with contemporary participants and witnesses, firsthand witness accounts read by actors, detailed and dynamic graphic maps based on those featured in the Atlas of the Irish Revolution, and stunning cinematography of the very locations where events took place.
The Winds of War is an epic family saga that follows the lives of various characters during World War II. It explores the personal and political struggles they face, as well as their relationships and experiences during this tumultuous period in history. The story is set in various locations, including Japan, London, and Berlin, and features an ensemble cast. The series delves into themes such as love, war, betrayal, and the human spirit.
Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. In 1912, a teenage boy named Albert Narracott witnesses the birth of a Bay Thoroughbred foal and subsequently watches with admiration the growth of the young horse, galloping through the fields at his mother's side. Albert's father Ted buys the colt at auction, despite a friend pointing out a more suitable plow horse for his farm. Ted promises to pay rent to Mr Lyons by plowing and planting a stony hillside field with turnips. Albert names the horse Joey and devotes much time to training him. However, a rainstorm destroys the turnip crop, so Ted sells Joey to the young cavalry officer Captain James Nicholls as the First World War starts. Albert tries to enlist in the army but is too young. Joey is trained for military operations and becomes attached to Topthorn, a black horse. The two horses are deployed to France with a flying column, but the Cavalry charges are hopelessly obsolete, and Nicholls and most of his fellow cavalrymen are killed. On the German side, two young brothers capture Joey and Topthorn and use them to pull an ambulance wagon. Joey and Topthorn are then put to pulling German heavy artillery, an exhausting task that kills horses quickly. By 1918, Albert has enlisted and is fighting in the Second Battle of the Somme. Joey escapes and gets entangled in barbed wire in no-man's land, where he is freed by a British and a German soldier. Albert, temporarily blinded, hears about the horse and reunites with Joey. Albert regains his eyesight as the war ends and plans to buy Joey, but Emilie's grandfather outbids him. However, Joey chooses to return to Albert, convincing the grandfather to give him back. Albert returns with Joey to his family's farm.
The trials and tribulations of a daring group of young pilots in the Royal Flying Corps as they prepare for battle in World War I. The lead character joins the RFC without being the right class for some of his fellow pilots.
The Doctor, a time-traveling alien explorer, is sent by his people, the Time Lords, to liberate a small town in England from the tyrannical rule of a race of alien lava creatures called the Shalka.
The Forgotten Battle is inspired by a true story and focuses on the events of World War II. It tells the story of a group of soldiers who find themselves caught in the midst of a forgotten battle. With betrayal, loss, and heroism as central themes, the movie explores the impact of war on individuals and society.
Gary is a hilarious Scottish soldier who finds himself in command of a tank. Follow his adventures as he navigates the challenges of military life with a touch of comedy.
In the midst of the Northern Ireland conflict, a young British soldier finds himself alone and trapped behind enemy lines. With no way to distinguish friend from foe, he must survive the night and find a way to escape.
Ross Kemp in Afghanistan, also known as Ross Kemp: Return to Afghanistan for series 2, is a Sky One British documentary series fronted by actor Ross Kemp about the British soldiers fighting in the War in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force mission against the Taliban. The two series involved Kemp and a small embedded film crew following troops fighting in Helmand Province, documenting their part in the ongoing Operation Herrick. Ross Kemp in Afghanistan, first broadcast in January 2008, followed the 2007 deployment of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment. As a follow-up to the first series, Ross Kemp: Return to Afghanistan, first broadcast from 1 February 2009, followed the 2008 deployment of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, the 5th battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. In the first series Kemp and his crew participate in the Vikings' initial training in Britain for the deployment. They then visit the unit during their six-month tour, filming both life at rest and on fighting patrols in Helmand. The series finally covers their return to the UK. In the follow-up series Kemp returns to Afghanistan to assess how the conflict has changed since his first visit in 2007.
During World War II, a British naval fleet is sent on a mission to sink the German battleship Bismarck in the North Atlantic. The fleet faces challenges and sacrifices as they engage in a deadly naval combat.
Dunkirk is a docudrama miniseries that depicts the heroic evacuation of Allied soldiers during the Battle of Dunkirk in 1940. It focuses on the extraordinary efforts made to rescue troops stranded on the beaches of Dunkirk, as well as the harrowing obstacles they faced. Through reenactments and historical footage, the series brings to life this pivotal moment in World War II history.
Set in 1920s Ireland, 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' follows the story of two brothers who join the Irish Republican Army to fight against the British occupation. As they become involved in guerrilla warfare and underground activities, their loyalty is tested and they face the harsh realities of war. The film explores themes of nationalism, oppression, and sacrifice.
In 1883, a British general leads an invading army to Khartoum, Sudan, facing resistance from the Sudanese forces. The film depicts the epic battle and the last stand of the British forces.
In Which We Serve tells the story of the HMS Torrin, a Royal Navy destroyer, and its crew as they face the challenges of war during World War II. The film portrays their bravery, camaraderie, and the sacrifices they make for their country.