Inspired by the true wartime story of a football team who were part of the rearguard at Dunkirk and went on to fight throughout the entire six years of the second world war. 

This episode follows two of the team who attempt to find a way past enemy lines and on to the coast.  As they find themselves pinned down in a canal side warhouse they discover more about each other than expected. In a fight for survival, trust is everything. One of them, however, harbours a secret that will test their friendship to the limit.

Directed by Mark Cornwell 

Starring: Henry Esdon & John Shelly 

This story is inspired by true events recounted in the book 'Wartime Wanderers' by Tim Purcell and Mike Gething. 

Script consultant: Tim Purcell

Produced in association with Opus Entertainment