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The story of the fall of Singapore in 1942. The second part shows how General Yamashita drove back Commonwealth forces and assembled his troops to take control of Singapore Island.

A 70th-anniversary television event telling the story of how the fall of Singapore in 1942 shattered myths, brought an empire to its knees, and changed the destiny of millions of people.

Part two shows how General Yamashita drove back Commonwealth forces and assembled his troops to take control of Singapore Island.

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59 minutes

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Tue 29 Jul 202502:25
BBC Four

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Credits

NarratorJamie Lee
DirectorDon Featherstone
Executive ProducerTrevor Graham
Executive ProducerNed Lander
Executive ProducerAndrew Ogilvie

Broadcasts

  • Tue 14 Feb 201221:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sun 3 Jun 201219:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Wed 13 Jun 201200:50
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Mon 28 Jul 202520:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 29 Jul 202502:25
    BBC Four