Book at Bedtime | 5: How Many Miles to Babylon? (2013)

Duration: 13'43''

Synopsis

Jerry is determined to find out what has happened to his father. Major Glendinning questions Alexander about Jerry's political views, as he believes Jerry may have deserted.

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Other Archive resources
How Many Miles to Babylon? | BBC Two | 1982

Playhouse | 2: How Many Miles to Babylon? (1982)

During World War I, two Irish friends find themselves in the same army unit. They stay close until one of them is court-martialled.
How Many Miles to Babylon? | BBC Two | 1982

Playhouse | 1: How Many Miles to Babylon? (1982)

During World War I, two Irish friends find themselves in the same army unit. They stay close until one of them is court-martialled.