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The Battle of France

In 1940 Britain stood alone as Hitler's armies swept across Europe. Against the backdrop of high political drama, ordinary people - soldiers, pilots, firemen, nurses and secretaries - relive those critical months. The first of four programmes sees how, within days of becoming prime minister, Winston Churchill faced Dunkirk and the real possibility of defeat.

English
  • Originally Aired November 24, 1999
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created April 12, 2021 by
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  • Modified April 12, 2021 by
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Name Type Role
Sue Johnston Guest Star
Nick Read Director