WW1 - War on Two Wheels

Overview

A fascinating insight into the role of the bicycle in the First World War - from reconnaissance to transporting ammunition, historian and cycling enthusiast Jeremy Banning explores stories from the battlefield. Ollie Bridgewood discovers the role cycle scouts played in the Army Cycling Corp and rides the original bikes used in the conflict. Mark Beaumont meets the grandson of a WW1 soldier who rode for the Highland Cyclist Battalion and survived brutal combat on the front line.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 7, 2021

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

GCN+

Cast

Jeremy Banning,Mark Beaumont,Ollie Bridgewood

Director

Stefan Morrocco,Tom Simmonds

Producer

James Morrell,Mike Rees,Simon Richardson,Emma Rimmer,Simon Wear

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt28527970