The Biggest Secret

In the early hours of 5 June 1944, Captain Rob Collins, who is languishing in hospital, receives a call that will take him on a journey through England that will change his life. Mike Walker's play is an epic journey across England poised on the edge of a historical moment: D-Day. It is set on June 5th, the day before the invasion that will change the course of history - but an invasion only a very few know is about happen... Starring Benedict Cumberbatch , Juliet Stevenson , and Claudia Harrison . Credits Narrator... Juliet Stevenson Capt Collins... Benedict Cumberbatch Cpl Cunningham... Claudia Harrison Jack Harris... Danny Webb Gloria Harris... Kaye Wragge Ray Harris... Joseph Tremain Tim... Ben Tibber Gen Eisenhower... Colin Stinton Flt Lt Paul Parker... Bertie Carvel Lilly... Emily Chennery Eddie... Ricci Harnett Lancaster Skipper... Jamie Glover Lancaster Crew... Carl Prekopp/Simon Nehan Warders... Chris MacDonnell/John Rowe Rosie... Alice Hart Sea Captain... David Leonard 1st Lieutenant RN... Andrew Mackintosh G. I.... John Guerrasio Monty... Philip Fox Nursing Sister... Joanna McCallum Directed by Jeremy Howe First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 5 June 2004