WWI's Tunnels of Death: The Big Dig

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Two-part documentary following World War I's biggest archaeological dig, taking place at Messines in Belgium, uncovering some of the best-preserved trenches, bunkers and tunnels ever discovered on the Western Front and revealing the realities of trench warfare, a Christmas football match and poison gas.

Released: 2012-11-08

Duration: 1h 45m

Genre: Documentary, War & Politics

Country: United Kingdom

Director: John Hayes Fisher

Writer: Ana Nogueira

Cast: Alexandra Churchill, Peter Doyle, Paul Reed, Benedict Cumberbatch

Production: DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment