Words of the Titanic

Marking the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s fateful voyage, voices of the past speak to us through the mouths of living contributors.

2012•45m

Documentary

Readings from the diaries, accounts and letters of its passengers and crew tell the story of the Titanic, which sank 100 years ago today on its maiden voyage. The cast includes Richard E Grant, Roger Allam, Anna Madeley, James Wilby and Claudie Blakley, alongside relatives of those who were on board. Charles Dance narrates.

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Claudie Blakley

Elizabeth Shutes

Claudie Blakley

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Richard E. Grant

Reader

Anna Madeley

Reader

Joseph Mawle

Reader

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