The Wipers Times
In dark times, they chose to make light
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Wipers Times
- Genres: Comedy, War, Drama, TV Movie
- Release Date: 2013-09-11
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Rating: 6.3/10 (24 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC, Trademark Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8075
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Ben Chaplin
as Roberts
Julian Rhind-Tutt
as Pearson
Michael Palin
as General Mitford
Emilia Fox
as Kate Roberts
Ben Daniels
as Lieutenant Colonel Howfield
Josh O'Connor
as Dodd
Steve Oram
as Sergeant Harris
Patrick Fitzsymons
as Deputy Features Editor
Jarrod Cooke
as Henderson
Colin Ash
as Smith
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wipers Times?▼
The Wipers Times is a Comedy, War, Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2013-09-11.
Who are the main actors in The Wipers Times?▼
The main cast includes Ben Chaplin, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Michael Palin, Emilia Fox, Ben Daniels, .
Where can I watch The Wipers Times online?▼
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Is The Wipers Times based on a true story?▼
In dark times, they chose to make light
What is the IMDb rating of The Wipers Times?▼
The Wipers Times has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 24 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Wipers Times?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Wipers Times?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC, Trademark Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Wipers Times filmed?▼
The Wipers Times was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Wipers Times?▼
The total runtime of The Wipers Times is 92 minutes.
Is The Wipers Times suitable for kids?▼
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Will there be a sequel to The Wipers Times?▼
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