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Finest Hour

Finest Hour

★ 7.0/10•1999•Documentary•War & Politics
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Series tracing the events of 1940, when Britain faced alone the threat of invasion and defeat by Hitler's forces.

Nick Read · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 24, 1999

Episodes

E150m

Episode 1

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.

Nov 24, 1999

E245m

Episode 2

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

Dec 1, 1999

E350m

Episode 3

A look at the Battle of Britain, when children were evacuated to Canada, and the United States sent 50 destroyers to Britain.

Dec 8, 1999

E450m

Episode 4

This episode recounts the start of the Blitz. A nation responds with heroics, despair and anger as London is bombarded and Coventry nearly obliterated.

Dec 14, 1999

Actors

Sue Johnston

Sue Johnston

Commentary

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