c1939-1945: Archive Journeys: World War Two

BBC Archive: As World War Two raged, BBC reporters charted its course. This collection of bulletins from the BBC archive shows clearly the impact that war had on the everyday lives of ordinary people around the country.

From those growing up under the threat of aerial bombardment to those whose loved ones never returned, this unique record of first-hand accounts illustrates the essence of that time.

Compiled by David Hyde.