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Dunkirk (1958)

In 1940, more than 338,000 men were taken off Dunkirk beach in an operation that became legendary. This epic film recreates the event.

27 days left to watch

2 hours, 9 minutes

Last on

Wednesday 14:25
BBC Two

Credits

Captain Binns John Mills
John Holden Richard Attenborough
Charles Foreman Bernard Lee
Mike Robert Urquhart
Barlow Ray Jackson
Dave Bellman Meredith Edwards
Military Spokesman Anthony Nicholls
Jouvet Michael Shillo
Frankie Sean Barrett
Diana Maxine Audley
Harper Roland Curram
Froome Michael Bates
Colonel - Medical Officer Lionel Jeffries
Lieutenant Lumpkin Kenneth Cope
Don R Barry Foster
Padre John Horsley
Sergeant on Parade Ground Patrick Allen
Director Leslie Norman
Producer Michael Balcon
Writer WP Lipscomb

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Dec 2018 13:00
    BBC Two
  • Thu 6 Jun 2019 15:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & BBC Scotland
  • Sun 23 Feb 2020 14:45
    BBC Two except Scotland & BBC Scotland
  • Sun 31 May 2020 17:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 30 May 2021 14:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 30 Dec 2021 09:35
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 20 May 2022 13:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 7 Jan 2023 13:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 3 Nov 2024 14:40
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 11 May 2025 11:35
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 11 Sep 2025 22:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026 13:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Wednesday 14:25
    BBC Two except Scotland

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