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The Cockleshell Heroes

Wartime drama. A maverick British Army Reserve major must work with a veteran captain and a group of incorrigible recruits to attempt what is generally regarded as a suicide mission - the covert destruction of the entire German shipyard in occupied France.

9 days left to watch

1 hour, 33 minutes

Last on

Sat 3 Oct 2026 14:00
BBC Two

Credits

Major Stringer Jose Ferrer
Captain Thompson Trevor Howard
Myrtie Dora Bryan
Sergeant Craig Victor Maddern
Marine Clarke Anthony Newley
Marine Ruddock David Lodge
Marine Stevens Peter Arne
Marine Lomas Percy Herbert
Marine Booth Graham Stewart
Marine Cooney John Fabian
Director Jose Ferrer
Writer Bryan Forbes
Writer Richard Maibaum

Broadcasts

  • Sun 6 Nov 2011 15:35
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 27 Dec 2012 17:25
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Thu 27 Dec 2012 17:55
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 1 Jun 2014 13:45
    BBC Two
  • Sun 27 Dec 2015 13:45
    BBC Two
  • Sat 24 May 2025 12:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 29 Dec 2025 09:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 3 Oct 2026 14:00
    BBC Two except Scotland

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