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World War II documentary series. After their defeat in the Battle of Britain, the Luftwaffe changes the direction of bombing raids from London to the provincial cities.

Acclaimed documentary series about World War II, narrated by Laurence Olivier.

After their defeat in the Battle of Britain, the Luftwaffe changes the direction of their bombing raids from London to the provincial cities.

Portsmouth, Sheffield, Glasgow and Bristol all suffer heavy casualties and damage, but Coventry and Plymouth are worst hit.

55 minutes

Last on

Tue 10 Mar 201514:35
BBC Two Wales

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Credits

DirectorPhilip Whitehead
ProducerJeremy Isaacs
WriterAngus Calder
PresenterLaurence Olivier

Broadcasts

  • Tue 24 Feb 200914:05
    BBC Two England & Scotland only
  • Tue 24 Feb 200915:35
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland (Analogue) only
  • Mon 2 Aug 201013:05
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Tue 10 Mar 201513:50
    BBC Two except Wales & Yorkshire
  • Tue 10 Mar 201514:35
    BBC Two Wales