Synopsis
Documentary about the campaign to pardon the names of First World War deserters.
- Programme: Frontline Scotland
- Episode: Shot at Dawn
- Channel: BBC One Scotland
- Broadcast year: 1998
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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