Their Finest Hour
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Play S1 E1The story of the unsung heroes of World War Two – the workers who made the aircraft, built the ships, dug the coal, kept the railways running, rescued the injured and produced the food that Britain needed to win the war.
Cast: Nimmy March
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Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. The Air WarIn this episode, the vital role played by the makers of Britain's warplanes and how attacks from the Luftwaffe on factories pushed the workers' courage to the limit.CC46minJan 1, 2008
- 2. War At SeaTelling the stories of the seafarers and shipbuilders from the west of England's seaports who worked tirelessly and endlessly, risking their lives, in order to keep the country afloat during the course of the Second World War.CC46minJan 1, 2008
- 3. Countryside At WarThe challenge for farms charged with feeding the nation during the Second World War. Land Army girls, evacuees and enemy prisoners were sent to help the countryside cope with demand and revolutionised the traditional farm.CC46minJan 1, 2008
- 4. War On The RailwaysInvestigation into the role of the Great Western Railway during the war effort, revealing how despite being among the prime targets of the Luftwaffe, the drivers and firemen continued their runs regardless of the threat of danger.CC46minJan 1, 2008
- 5. The Underground ArmyExploring the role of the West Country's Bevin Boys in the Second World War. Instead of fighting for King and Country on the front line, they were among the thousands conscripted to work down the mines. With testimony from three former miners.CC46minJan 1, 2008
- 6. Wartime EmergencyExploring the role of the emergency service during the Second World War focussing on the stories of a fireman, a policeman and a doctor who all risked their lives on a nightly basis to perform their duty of helping others.CC46minJan 1, 2008
Their Finest Hour
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The story of the unsung heroes of World War Two – the workers who made the aircraft, built the ships, dug the coal, kept the railways running, rescued the injured and produced the food that Britain needed to win the war.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Nimmy March
- Studio
- Testimony Films
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Audio languages
English
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