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Jun 2024
29m 33s

The REAL Band Of Brothers

Goalhanger
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We're on the ground in Normandy as part of the D-Day 80 celebrations and our first stop is a parachute drop by the Band Of Brothers cast. James Holland interviews actors from the series and finds out about their gruelling training in Curahee and what it means to be a part of such an iconic TV series. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Pro ... Show More
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