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Operation Rex by Damian Barr

As the Second World War loomed, hundreds of thousands of pet owners faced an impossible choice. Inspired by real events, Damian Barr imagines one boy's quest to save his dog.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Saturday 26th August 1939: Official Advice to Animal Owners
A young boy goes to extraordinary lengths to save his dog as the Second World War looms.
06 Jul 2026,13 mins
Sunday 27th August 1939: Homes in the Country Urgently Required
As government advice sinks in, Londoners dread what war means for their beloved pets.
07 Jul 2026,13 mins
Monday 28th August 1939: The 11.25 from London to Lewes
With Jack's dad unwilling to fight for Rex's life, the boy takes action to save his dog.
08 Jul 2026,13 mins
Tuesday 29th August 1939: Your Mother’s Son
Jack is taking Rex to his estranged grandparents but a mysterious figure is on their tail.
09 Jul 2026,13 mins
Friday October 12th 1984: You Are Invited to a Retrospective
A violent blast in the middle of the night reminds Jack of everything he's been through.
10 Jul 2026,14 mins