Texts in Time: The Way it Was | English File

Using contemporary and pre 20th century texts to examine how to evaluate truth. The Charge of the Light Brigade texts are commented upon by a soldier, a war reporter and a poet.

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  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 29'00''
  • Broadcast date: 1994
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