What really happened at the Somme? | Part 1

Did the headlines tell the whole story?

In this episode, we’re joined by Somme specialist Harvey Henson to uncover the real stories behind one of the First World War’s deadliest battles.

Using British military records, wartime evidence and expert insight, we follow three Leicestershire brothers who went to war - and reveal what happened to them beyond the history books.

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Host and researcher: Jen Baldwin 

Guest: Harvey Henson (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) 

Editor: CM87Edits 

Script editors: Niall Cullen, Daisy Goddard, and Madeleine Gilbert 

Producers: Madeleine Gilbert, Ellie Ayton, and James Plumb 

Designer: Michael McCosh 

Social media: Sarah Cornes 

Executive Producers: Helen Kaye and Steve James 

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