CROSSING THE WHITE LINE

Walter Tull in the media limelight

Eastenders, Nick Bailey, will be presenting a documentary about Walter Tull's life

on BBC4 Sunday 9 November.

There has been a wave of media and public interest in Walter Tull's story this past year, especially as 2008 is the 90th anniversary of Walter's death and the end of the First World War.

Public and media interest has sparked off some exciting projects and initiatives, which has put Walter Tull high on the British historical calender.

Remembrance Sunday 9 November 2008

Walter’s War 9pm BBC 4

TV drama written by award winning writer, Kwame Kwei-Armah (Elmina’s kitchen), directed by Alrick Riley and featuring OT Fagbenle who plays the part of Walter Tull.

Check out the BBC website for more information www.bbc.co.uk

10 November 2008

7-7:30pm BBC1 will show a 4 minute News item on Walter Tull filmed at the Somme and at the Faubourg D'amiens War Memorial Cemetery presented by Dan Snow.

13 November 2008

Walter Tull – Forgotten Hero 9pm BBC 4

Presented by Nick Bailey (pictured above)

Walter’s War (RPT) 10pm BBC 4

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30 tickets to give away for the Crossing the White Line performance on 10th November at 6pm, Methodist Central Hall, SW1H 9NH. For your ticket simply answer this question: What year did Walter Tull become an Army Officer? Closing date 5pm Saturday 8th November. Email your answer to crossingthewhiteline@gmail.com