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Walter's War

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Walter's War

Walter's War

Drama inspired by the life of Walter Tull who, after years in an orphanage, went on to become a professional footballer and then the first black commissioned officer to lead British troops during WW1.

The action concerns Tull's turbulent passage from ordinary soldier to extraordinary officer at officer training camp, where he had to face his own demons as well as fight the prejudice that surrounded him. (R)
Broadcast on:
BBC Four, 2:20am Saturday 27th December 2008
First broadcast:
Sunday 9th November 2008
Duration:
60 minutes
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