TALES FROM THE GREAT WAR -- Series

Series produced by Rachel Jeffreys

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A Welsh-American remembers World War One with uncommon candor, poignancy, and even humor.

This is a series of five four-minute episodes, to be aired in order. TALES OF THE GREAT WAR also exists as a 29-minute show which includes all of the material in the five episodes plus more. There are also two 29-second audio promos attached here.

A transcript is given at the site of each individual episode.

David Srebnik of Listener Directed Productions says: I enjoyed TALES FROM THE GREAT WAR immensely -- it's filled with joy and character while also being historically instructive, and so genuine and authentic. This is a wonderful merging of two natural storytellers. The writing, assembly/mix, and flow are very strong -- but it's the natural delivery style, voice, and vocal tone that really make it sing.

Although Veterans Day of any year would be a perfect time to air TALES FROM THE GREAT WAR, there is no mention of Veterans Day in the show, so it is appropriate for broadcast at any time.

An engaging and affecting storyteller relates his experiences in World War One, and gives 21st century listeners a very human insight into a different era. He sails past the torpedoed Lusitania; visits more than 30 ports around the world in the days before air travel; and has a revelation about how lucky he was to have survived The Great War.

Narration and music are interspersed.

Listeners who heard a shorter version on WOI Radio say:
What a great Welsh talker!
This was put together so well. It just carries you along with it. By the end I had tears in my eyes.
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This is a series of five four-minute episodes, to be aired in order. TALES OF THE GREAT WAR also exists as a 29-minute show which includes all of the material in the five episodes plus more. There are also two 29-second audio promos attached here. A transcript is given at the site of each individual episode. David Srebnik of Listener Directed Productions says: I enjoyed TALES FROM THE GREAT WAR immensely -- it's filled with joy and character while also being historically instructive, and so genuine and authentic. This is a wonderful merging of two natural storytellers. The writing, assembly/mix, and flow are very strong -- but it's the natural delivery style, voice, and vocal tone that really make it sing. Although Veterans Day of any year would be a perfect time to air TALES... Show full description


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6 Pieces

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A Welsh-American remembers World War One with uncommon candor, poignancy, and even humor. Visit a very different era and a very different war.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
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A Welsh-American remembers World War One with uncommon candor, poignancy, and even humor.

  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
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A Welsh-American remembers World War One with uncommon candor, poignancy, and even humor.

  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
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A Welsh-American remembers World War One with uncommon candor, poignancy, and even humor.

  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
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A Welsh-American remembers World War One with uncommon candor, poignancy, and even humor.

  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
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A Welsh-American remembers World War One with uncommon candor, poignancy, and even humor.

  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 04:00