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Season 1

4 episodes · 24th November 1999

Series tracing the events of 1940, when Britain faced alone the threat of invasion and defeat by Hitler's forces.

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Episodes

01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 124th November 1999 First of four programmes documenting the period in 1940 when Winston Churchill came to power. Hitler's armies were sweeping across Europe and Britain faced Dunkirk and the real possibility of defeat. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 21st December 1999 Using first-hand testimony to recall the events of 1940, this episode highlights how Winston Churchill inspired Britain after Dunkirk, instilling a spirit of defiance and solidarity across the nation 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 38th December 1999 A look at the Battle of Britain, when children were evacuated to Canada, and the United States sent 50 destroyers to Britain. 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 414th December 1999 This episode recounts the start of the Blitz. A nation responds with heroics, despair and anger as London is bombarded and Coventry nearly obliterated.
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01 Sue Johnston profile Sue Johnstonas Commentary
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