World War One | Oh What a Lovely War (2014)

Based on Oh! What a Lovely War by Joan Littlewood

The Theatre Royal Stratford East restages its controversial WW1 musical satire, directed by Tony Award-winner Terry Johnson and including Caroline Quentin in the cast.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Radio 2
  • Duration: 1'56'05''
  • Broadcast date: 2014
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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