Tommies: The Complete BBC Radio Collection

"Tommies" is a compelling BBC Radio 4 drama series that chronicles the experiences of individuals on and behind the battlefront during World War I, using real unit war diaries and eyewitness accounts. Spanning 42 episodes, it follows the lives of Mickey Bliss and his fellow signallers in the Lahore Division of the British Indian Army, alongside Dr. Celestine de Tullio, who fights to save soldiers while experiencing the war firsthand. Through their stories and those of many others, the series offers a rich, multifaceted portrayal of life during the Great War, connecting events across various theaters of conflict from 1914 to 1918. With a talented cast including Lee Ross, Pippa Nixon, and Indira Varma, the drama illuminates the lesser-known realities faced by soldiers and their families.