Secret History
Secret History was a long-running British television documentary series. Shown on Channel 4, the Secret History brandname was used as a banner title in the UK, but many of the individual documentaries can still be found on US cable channels without the branding. It can be seen as Channel 4's answer to the BBC's Timewatch.
6 episodes
- 1. The Hidden HandA Zimbabwean writer and activist investigates the war against Mozambique and the assassinations of opponents of South African apartheid.TV-PGCCNov 14, 1991
- 2. Unquiet GravesLooks at the history of the Ukraine from World War Two to the present, taking as its starting point the mass graves, people killed by Russians, Germans and the Ukrainians themselves.TV-PGCCNov 21, 1991
- 3. RatlinesAn investigation into the escape of thousands of Nazi war criminals after World War II with the aid of the British, French, Italian and United States Governments and the Vatican. Looks especially at the case of Ante Pavelic a Croation leader during the war who was responsible for the death of 500,000 people.TV-PGCCNov 28, 1991
- 4. Bloody SundayAn investigation into the actions of the Parachute Regiment and the protesters, Lord Widgery's subsequent inquiry.TV-PGCC51minDec 5, 1991
- 5. Murder in MississippiOn the murders of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner on June 21 1964, also known as the 'Mississippi Burning murders'TV-PGCCDec 12, 1991
- 6. Prisoners of PropagandaIn 1943, the Imperial Japanese Army Secret Service forced a group of Australian servicemen to appear in a film to show the 'exemplary conditions' under which prisoners of war were treated by Nippon, and also to soften up the Australian public for the anticipated occupation of their country by Japanese forces. For 40 years, the making of this film remained a mystery. This documentary tells why the film was made and how it has come to be forgotten.TV-PGCCDec 19, 1991
Secret History
Secret History was a long-running British television documentary series. Shown on Channel 4, the Secret History brandname was used as a banner title in the UK, but many of the individual documentaries can still be found on US cable channels without the branding. It can be seen as Channel 4's answer to the BBC's Timewatch.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Nick London
- Studio
- 3BM Television
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
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