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War Stories
An exploration into how war films have changed with the times. They were a tool of government propaganda during WW2, but have become celebrated icons of British culture.
Uncovering forgotten gems like Frieda and revisiting classics like Ice Cold in Alex, an exploration into how war films have changed with the times. They were a tool of government propaganda during WW2, and while the blockbusters of the 1950s were part of national nostalgia, today they have been rediscovered and become celebrated icons of British culture.
Last on
Sat 27 Dec 200817:20
BBC Two except Scotland & Yorkshire