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Distant War

Episode 2 of 26

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed series telling the story of World War II. An uneasy calm settles on Britain as Churchill replaces Chamberlain as prime minister.

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed documentary series telling the story of World War II. For months after Prime Minister Chamberlain's declaration of war, the only casualties suffered in Britain by the home front are on the streets during blackout. In other parts of Europe, the full force of the Nazi war machine rolls on.

51 minutes

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Tue 17 Feb 201513:50
BBC Two except Wales

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Credits

ActorLaurence Olivier
DirectorDavid Elstein
ProducerDavid Elstein
WriterLaurence Thompson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 31 Jan 200916:10
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Tue 6 Jul 201013:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Yorkshire
  • Wed 7 Jul 201014:00
    BBC Two Wales
  • Tue 17 Feb 201513:50
    BBC Two except Wales & Yorkshire