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Darkest Hour

May 1940. As the Nazis advance against Britain's European allies, newly elected prime minister Winston Churchill must decide whether to leave neighbouring countries to their fate by striking a peace deal with Hitler, or fight on against terrifying odds for the greater good.

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Sat 8 Nov 202518:00
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Suspekt

    23 Kroner / Solfar

  • The Minions

    Universal Fanfare

  • Dario Marianelli; Vikingur Olafsson

    Dynamo

Credits

Winston ChurchillGary Oldman
Clementine ChurchillKristin Scott Thomas
Clement AttleeDavid Schofield
Elizabeth LaytonLily James
Sir Anthony EdenSamuel West
King George VIBen Mendelsohn
Viscount HalifaxStephen Dillane
Neville ChamberlaineRonald Pickup
DirectorJoe Wright
WriterAnthony McCarten

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 May 202019:30
    BBC One
  • Sat 10 Jul 202119:35
    BBC One
  • Sat 4 Jun 202222:50
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sat 4 Jun 202223:20
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sun 26 Mar 202322:30
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 28 Mar 202323:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 9 Jun 202420:00
    BBC One except HD
  • Sat 1 Mar 202518:30
    BBC Two HD & England only
  • Mon 5 May 202520:00
    BBC One except HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Mon 5 May 202522:30
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sat 8 Nov 202518:00
    BBC Two

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