November 24, 1999 • 50m
First of four programmes documenting the period in 1940 when Winston Churchill came to power. Hitler's armies were sweeping across...Read more
December 1, 1999 • 45m
Using first-hand testimony to recall the events of 1940, this episode highlights how Winston Churchill inspired Britain after Dunk...Read more
December 8, 1999 • 50m
A look at the Battle of Britain, when children were evacuated to Canada, and the United States sent 50 destroyers to Britain.
December 14, 1999 • 50m
This episode recounts the start of the Blitz. A nation responds with heroics, despair and anger as London is bombarded and Coventr...Read more