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Broadcast on Monday 23rd January | 9pm | BBC2

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bbc_two_logoWalker George Films are delighted to announce the broadcast of The Real Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines on the 23rd of January on BBC2, directed by Charlie Russell and produced by Stephen Walker.

 Three days flying around the UK in flimsy machines whose engines can cut out at any time: welcome to the mad, bad and sometimes downright dangerous world of competitive amateur microlighting in the 'Round Britain Rally'.

For more information about the film, visit our filmography page. To see photos of the production, go to the gallery.

 

Broadcast Award nomination for Operation Mincemeat

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Walker George Films are delighted to announce that Operation Mincemeat has been nominated for a prestigious Broadcast Award in the Best Popular Factual category. For full details visit the Broadcast Awards page.

 

Critical acclaim for Eddie Chapman documentary

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Double Agent: The Eddie Chapman Story received very strong critical acclaim from the press after its first broadcast on 15th November on BBC2. If you missed it, make sure you catch it again on Saturday 19th November at 8pm, BBC2. The programme is also available on BBC iPlayer for one week only.

Here's what the press had to say about it:

"A dream story told with great flair" The Times

"Very entertaining... a terrific tale" The Independent

"A thrilling war documentary" Metro

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Rave reviews for Magnificent Men

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The Real Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines received high praise from the press after its broadcast on 23rd January. If you missed it, it is available on BBC iPlayer for one week only.

Here's what the press had to say about it:

"An aerial Wacky Races...a joy to watch." Daily Telegraph

"A tender and moving account of fear, friendship and love." Sunday Times

"A soaring, swooping emotional journey..." Daily Express

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Grierson Awards Nomination for Operation Mincemeat

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Walker George Films are delighted to announce that Operation Mincemeat has been nominated for a prestigious Grierson Award.

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DOUBLE AGENT: The Eddie Chapman Story

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Ben Macintyre Agent Zigzag

Tuesday, 15th November | 9pm | BBC2

Following on from his hugely successful BBC 2 documentary, Operation
 Mincemeat, based on his book of the same name, writer and presenter Ben 
Macintyre returns to the small screen to bring to life his other best selling book - Agent Zigzag.  As part of this new Timewatch series, Macintyre reveals the gripping true story of Britain's most extraordinary wartime double agent, Eddie Chapman.

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Propellerheads: The Real Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines 

A film following three amateur flying teams competing in the Round Britain Microlight Rally, an hilarious, nailbiting three-day dash across the British Isles in tiny planes with only a map and a compass to navigate by.

This Wonderland film for BBC2 from director Charlie Russell tells the stories of the men who take part, the impact it has on their families - and what it really means to fly.

 

Operation Mincemeat a ratings winner. Watch on BBC iPlayer

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op_min_ssOperation Mincemeat, broadcast on BBC 2 on December 5, has proved a massive hit with UK television audiences, peaking at over 3 million viewers. (You can still watch it on the BBC iPlayer.)

The new Walker George Films documentary has also won unanimous praise from print press and online reviewers.

For more than 60 years, the true story behind Operation Mincemeat has been shrouded in secrecy. Now, best-selling author and Times columnist Ben Macintyre reveals how a remarkable team of British secret agents and a dead Welsh tramp managed to fool Hitler in the most successful deception of the Second World War.

Based on Ben Macintyre's bestselling book of the same name, the film is directed by Russell England and produced by Stephen Walker.

For more stories about the making of the film and for the latest press reaction please visit our filmography page for Operation Mincemeat. To see photos of the production, go to the gallery.

 

Operation Mincemeat: BBC2 | 9pm | Sun 5th December

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BBC2For more than 60 years, the true story behind Operation Mincemeat has been shrouded in secrecy. Now, best-selling author and Times columnist Ben Macintyre reveals how a remarkable team of British secret agents and a dead Welsh tramp pulled off the boldest - and most bizarre - deception of the Second World War.

Based on Ben Macintyre's bestselling book of the same name, the film is directed by Russell England and produced by Stephen Walker.

Walker George Films are delighted to introduce Ben Macintyre as an exciting new BBC talent. For more information about him and the film, visit our filmography page for Operation Mincemeat. To see photos of the production, go to the gallery.

 

Operation Mincemeat

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Shooting has just wrapped on Operation Mincemeat, the story of the most successful – and bizarre – deception of the Second World War. Based on Times reporter Ben Macintyre's number one bestseller of the same name, the film is directed by Russell England and produced by Stephen Walker. Broadcast is expected to be on BBC2 over Christmas.

Walker George Films are delighted to introduce Ben Macintyre as an exciting new talent for the BBC. For more information about him and the programme, visit our filmography page for Operation Mincemeat. To see photos of the production, go to the gallery.

 
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Rave reviews for Magnificent Men

The Real Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines received high praise from the press after its broadcast on 23rd January. If you missed it, it is available on BBC iPlayer for one week only.

Here's what the press had to say about it:

"An aerial Wacky Races...a joy to watch." Daily Telegraph

"A tender and moving account of fear, friendship and love." Sunday Times

"A soaring, swooping emotional journey..." Daily Express

Read more...
 
Broadcast on Monday 23rd January | 9pm | BBC2

Walker George Films are delighted to announce the broadcast of The Real Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines on the 23rd of January on BBC2, directed by Charlie Russell and produced by Stephen Walker.

 Three days flying around the UK in flimsy machines whose engines can cut out at any time: welcome to the mad, bad and sometimes downright dangerous world of competitive amateur microlighting in the 'Round Britain Rally'.

For more information about the film, visit our filmography page. To see photos of the production, go to the gallery.