Andrew Scott on playing the unsung hero of D-Day | BBC News

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A little-known chapter of D-Day history has now become a major film. Three days before the Allied landings, the weather looked perfect. But meteorologist James Stagg believed a storm was coming, and his forecast helped change the date of the invasion. BAFTA-winning actor Andrew Scott, known for Fleabag, Ripley and Sherlock, tells David Sillito what drew him to the remarkable real-life figure he plays in Pressure – and why Stagg’s story still resonates today. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #DDay #PressureMovie #AndrewScott #BBCNews

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