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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 14 of 27

Quick Summary

The longest retreat in British military history

About This Program

The longest retreat in British military history, when Allied troops defending Burma in 1942 were confronted by Japanese forces well prepared for jungle warfare. Narrated by Laurence Olivier

The World at War broadcasts on U&Yesterday +1 at 12:00pm, Sunday, 4 January 2026. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
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Production Details

Runtime60 mins
DirectorJohn Pett

Cast & Crew

JP
John PettDirector
JW
John WilliamsWriter
LO
Laurence OlivierNarrator

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