PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster

12A
1h 0m
2014
8.1 /10 (6)

Overview

Jeremy Clarkson tells the dramatic story of the Arctic convoys of the Second World War, from Russia to the freezing Arctic Ocean.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2014-01-02

Top Billed Cast

Jeremy Clarkson

Presenter

Bernard Middleton

Himself - US Navy

Ron Batley

Himself - Merchant Navy

William O'Brien

Admiral Sir William O'Brien Royal Navy

Ronald Crees

Himself - Merchant Navy

Needham Forth

Himself - Merchant Navy

Jim Cairns

Himself - Royal Navy

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