Lost Battalions

#1 Fedelmar

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Posted 05 November 2010 - 11:36 PM

'Lost Battalions' was due to be shown in Australia on November 11th. This is now not going to happen on that date. It has been proposed that it be aired on Anzac Day.

Lambis asked me to post this for the Australian members who are patiently waiting to see it.

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#2 pop

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Posted 06 November 2010 - 11:52 AM

Fedelmar, on 05 November 2010 - 11:36 PM, said:

G'day Sandra,
Disappointing news but thanks for the update.
C'est la guerre
Regards
Pop
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#3 johnreed

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Posted 06 November 2010 - 02:20 PM

Is this the same programme that was aired on the History Channel a couple of months ago, if so I recorded it to DVD if anyone wants a copy please PM me with their name and address and I will send it to them.

John

#4 Fedelmar

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16th Battalion
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WWII 59th Searchlight Battery

Posted 06 November 2010 - 02:51 PM

John,
I think the one you are speaking of is the English version. The one I discussed is the Australian one.

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Sandra

#5 Mr Wig

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Posted 24 January 2011 - 08:28 PM

Hi there Sandra,
Thanks for the word on the Lost Battalions doco.
A pal on the forum was kind enough to send me a copy of the UK version.
Being an Aussie, I'm very keen to see the Australian one.
I live in the US, so I'll have to put out a post close to ANZAC Day to see if anyone will record it.
Kind regards
Wig

#6 HEC

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Posted 26 January 2011 - 10:04 AM

Following received last November from Nacressa Swann of Darlow Smithson Productions, who produced both films:
Channel 7 in Australia is planning to save the Fromelles documentary until Anzac Day 2011 (25^th April). There’ll also be a longer version of the programme available on DVD after the broadcast.

#7 Leighc

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Posted 29 January 2011 - 03:27 AM

HEC, on 26 January 2011 - 10:04 AM, said:

Following received last November from Nacressa Swann of Darlow Smithson Productions, who produced both films:
Channel 7 in Australia is planning to save the Fromelles documentary until Anzac Day 2011 (25^th April). There'll also be a longer version of the programme available on DVD after the broadcast.

Thanks for the heads-up. Looking forward to catching it eventually.

#8 Bill2010

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Posted 29 April 2011 - 11:29 PM

Channel 7 screened the documentary "Lost Diggers of Fromelles" on 25 April.

it appears to be the program mentioned as the producer is the same.