War and Peace: Behind the Lines

Each summer, a group of fields in southeast England shudder under the tracks of tanks and armoured vehicles. Warplanes fly overhead, and machine guns and artillery shoot it out in dramatic battles. This is the War and Peace Show; the largest military vehicle spectacular on the planet. Four thousand privately owned military vehicles, eighteen thousand re-enactors and exhibitors, combine with forties style dance bands and fashion shows to entertain the one hundred thousand visitors. Staging such a huge and complex event needs an army in its own right - an eclectic mix of personalities that make up the organising team. They stem from wildly different backgrounds, and their larger-than-life personalities create strong friendly rivalries, a no-nonsense approach, and an even stronger team spirit. It's an exciting, adrenalin filled challenge, and for the first time television cameras have been given unprecedented access behind the scenes from beginning to end. The six-part series is with the organisers every step of the way, taking you into the battles, backstage with the bands and celebrities, and on board giant military trucks as they race each other. We'll see how pyrotechnics are laid, and huge 'Living History' recreations are constructed. And we'll be with the tireless team as they battle around the clock to deal with emergencies, dramas, and keep the show running. Welcome to the World of War and Peace!