WWI's Tunnels of Death: The Big Dig

Synopsis

Two-part documentary following World War I's biggest archaeological dig, taking place at Messines in Belgium, uncovering some of the best-preserved trenches, bunkers and tunnels ever discovered on the Western Front and revealing the realities of trench warfare, a Christmas football match and poison gas.

Cast & Crew

Featured Cast

Alexandra Churchill

Herself

Peter Doyle

Himself

Paul Reed

Himself

Benedict Cumberbatch

Narrator (Voice)