BBC Worldwide has announced details of World War One drama The Passing Bells, a new Polish co-production.

Marking the centenary of World War One, the five-part drama will be filmed in Poland and is written by Tony Jordan (EastEnders, Hustle, Life on Mars).

The Passing Bells tells the story of World War One through the eyes of two very ordinary young men who enlist in a war they expect will be over within months.

Writer Tony Jordan commented: “This is a hugely important project for British television in this, the centenary of the First World War, a conflict that shaped Europe as we know it today. It was always going to be vital to find a meaningful European partner for this project and working with [Poland’s national broadcaster] TVP is something [production company] Red Planet is very excited about.”

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