Synopsis
The story of WW1 through drama, poetry and archive, focusing on three poets: Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke and Siegfried Sassoon. Aimed at 14-16 year olds studying GCSE English.
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Antiques Roadshow | Wilfred Owen
Items featured include a communion book originally owned by the poet Wilfred Owen.
Wilfred Owen: A Remembrance Tale
Jeremy Paxman tells the tragic story of World War One poet Wilfred Owen. At a time of jingoism and wartime propaganda, one Shropshire lad was compelled to tell the truth.