The Wipers Times
“In dark times, they chose to make light”
Synopsis
When Captain Fred Roberts discovered a printing press in the ruins of Ypres, Belgium in 1916, he decided to publish a satirical magazine called The Wipers Times - "Wipers" being army slang for Ypres. Full of gallows humour, The Wipers Times was poignant, subversive and very funny. Produced literally under enemy fire and defying both authority and gas attacks, the magazine proved a huge success with the troops on the western front. It was, above all, a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. In his spare time, Roberts also managed to win the Military Cross for gallantry.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-03
Top Cast
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Ben Chaplin
Roberts
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Pearson
Michael Palin
General Mitford
Emilia Fox
Kate Roberts
Ben Daniels
Lieutenant Colonel Howfield
Josh O'Connor
Dodd
Steve Oram
Sergeant Harris
Patrick Fitzsymons
Deputy Features Editor
Jarrod Cooke
Henderson
Colin Ash
Smith
Hugh Skinner
Barnes
Richard Doubleday
ADC Bobby
Paul Kennedy
Winston Churchill
Emma Little
Field Nurse
Faolan Morgan
Chaplain
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy De Emmony
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Newman, Ian Hislop
- Original Score
- Nick Green
- Original Title
- The Wipers Times
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Trademark Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy De Emmony
Nick Newman, Ian Hislop
Nick Green
Mark Garrett
Stephen O'Connell
David Parfitt, Ivan Mactaggart, Martin Davidson
Department Leadership Roster
Andy De Emmony
Director
Nick Newman
Writer
Ian Hislop
Writer
David Parfitt
Producer
Mark Garrett
Director of Photography
Stephen O'Connell
Editor
Nick Green
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wipers Times
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What is The Wipers Times about?
When Captain Fred Roberts discovered a printing press in the ruins of Ypres, Belgium in 1916, he decided to publish a satirical magazine called The Wipers Times - "Wipers" being army slang for Ypres. Full of gallows humour, The Wipers Times was poignant, subversive and very funny. Produced literally under enemy fire and defying both authority and gas attacks, the magazine proved a huge success with the troops on the western front. It was, above all, a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. In his spare time, Roberts also managed to win the Military Cross for gallantry.
Who directed The Wipers Times?
The Wipers Times was directed by Andy De Emmony.
Who stars in The Wipers Times?
The principal cast of The Wipers Times includes Ben Chaplin, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Michael Palin, Emilia Fox, Ben Daniels.
When was The Wipers Times released and how long is it?
The Wipers Times was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wipers Times?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wipers Times was composed by Nick Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wipers Times?
The Wipers Times holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).