The Machine Gunners

T927041165
It's 1940, and Britain is at war. Young Chas McGill has the second best collection of war souvenirs in town but desperately wants it to be the best. Amidst the bombs and air raids, Chas and his friends plan their own war effort in their newly built bunker. Friendships are forged and loyalties tested, in the adventure of a lifetime... The Machine Gunners won the Carnegie Medal and was recently voted one of the 10 most important children's novels of the past 70 years. This moving and touching story vividly re-creates life in Britain during World War II, and is guaranteed to resonate with children and adults today.

Book by	Robert Westall
Adapted by	Ali Taylor

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Archive :: production:T927041165, kids show:S166356028, venue:V324

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Production details

Running time: Approx. 2hrs (with an interval)