Finest Hour
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Play S1 E1Series tracing the events of 1940, when Britain faced alone the threat of invasion and defeat by Hitler's forces.
Cast: Sue Johnston
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Season 1
4 episodes
- 1. Episode 1First 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.CC50minNov 24, 1999
- 2. Episode 2Using 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 nationCC45minDec 1, 1999
- 3. Episode 3A look at the Battle of Britain, when children were evacuated to Canada, and the United States sent 50 destroyers to Britain.CC50minDec 8, 1999
- 4. Episode 4This episode recounts the start of the Blitz. A nation responds with heroics, despair and anger as London is bombarded and Coventry nearly obliterated.CC50minDec 14, 1999
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Finest Hour
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Series tracing the events of 1940, when Britain faced alone the threat of invasion and defeat by Hitler's forces.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Nick Read
- Created by
- Phil Craig
- Cast
- Sue Johnston
- Studio
- Brook Lapping Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
