Overview

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.

Top Cast

Alexandra Churchill

Herself

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Peter Doyle

Himself

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Paul Reed

Himself

Benedict Cumberbatch

Narrator (Voice)