The Biggest Secret

On June 5, 1944, Captain Rob Collins, recovering in a hospital, receives a pivotal call that thrusts him into a transformative journey through England on the eve of D-Day. Mike Walker's play highlights this critical moment in history, revealing the tension and anticipation of an invasion known to only a few. Featuring a compelling cast including Benedict Cumberbatch and Juliet Stevenson, the production captures the urgency and significance of a day that would alter the course of events in World War II. Directed by Jeremy Howe, it originally aired on BBC Radio 4.