The Wipers Times (2013)

Name: The Wipers Times
Genre: Comedy, War, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2013
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Ben Chaplin, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Michael Palin, Emilia Fox, Ben Daniels

1h 32m United Kingdom

Comedy War Drama TV Movie

Plot

Captain Fred Roberts stumbled upon a makeshift printing press amid the devastation of Ypres, Belgium, in 1916. Seizing the opportunity, he launched The Wipers Times, a satirical magazine infused with dark humor and sharp wit, cleverly referencing the army's slang for Ypres. Produced under constant threat of enemy fire and gas attacks, the magazine resonated deeply with soldiers on the Western Front, providing laughter and camaraderie in dire times. Beyond his editorial pursuits, Roberts also earned the Military Cross for his acts of bravery, showcasing the indomitable spirit of those enduring the horrors of war.

Cast

Ben Chaplin Julian Rhind-Tutt Michael Palin Emilia Fox Ben Daniels Josh O'Connor Steve Oram Patrick Fitzsymons Jarrod Cooke Colin Ash Hugh Skinner Richard Doubleday Paul Kennedy Emma Little Faolan Morgan