Dan Cruickshank's Monuments of Remembrance

In the realm of documentary making this must be it's greatest achievement. Documentaries are supposed to inform and educate and this one tells an extraordinary story.

Cruickshank is so eloquent, almost poetic, but also dignified and respectful. We all know about the sacrifice of those who gave their lives so that we can be free but this documentary brings it home in a way that leaves you feeling emotional and humble. The individual stories combined with the overall scale of the cemeteries leaves the viewer more determined than ever that the sacrifice should never be forgotten and be respected every year. It is clear that Cruickshank feels that passion as strongly as anyone and that helps to make this one of best documentaries the BBC has ever made and one everyone should see. Once seen it will never be forgotten.