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Synopsis
An enthralling series exploring how the BBC fought not only Hitler but also the British government to become the institution it is today.
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Season 1
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- 1. The War of WordsNow viewing2015-06-141hWholly unprepared for what was the world's first broadcast war, the BBC fended off complete government takeover and emerged a trusted global news source, transmitting in 47 languages. Using a wealth of preserved recordings and previously unseen documents, Jonathan Dimbleby uncovers the compelling story of how the BBC went into battle - against Hitler and Whitehall's ministers - and its part in the social revolution the war provoked.
- 2. Into Battle2015-06-211hThe conclusion of the two-part documentary examines the impact the BBC's broadcasts had on the war zone. Jonathan Dimbleby looks at how it provided a counterpoint to Nazi propaganda and a source of coded information for resistance groups. He also discusses how BBC correspondents were embedded with military units during D-Day, and recalls his own father's reporting on the liberation of Belsen and the fall of Berlin.
Cast
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William Joyce
Himself - Lord Haw-Haw
Pip Torrens
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
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Himself
Neville Chamberlain
Himself
Jonathan Dimbleby
Self - Presenter
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Is The BBC at War available to watch online?
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How many seasons does The BBC at War have?
The BBC at War has 1 season and 2 episodes.
When did The BBC at War first air?
The BBC at War first aired in 2015.
Is The BBC at War still running?
The BBC at War's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The BBC at War?
The BBC at War is classified as Documentary.