Stalingrad

This gripping two-part radio dramatisation offers an honest and detailed prequel to Vasily Grossman's acclaimed novel, Life and Fate, focusing on the early days of the Battle of Stalingrad. Featuring a stellar cast including Kenneth Branagh and Greta Scacchi, it explores the lives of diverse characters amid the chaos of war, complemented by a supplementary series that delves into Grossman’s writing process and the novel’s history. Together, these productions vividly depict the onset of war and the personal stories intertwined with historic events, providing a compelling and nuanced account of this pivotal moment in history.