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On a visit to the white cliffs of the Kent coast, Ben Robinson learns how an exclusive retreat for the rich and famous suddenly became 'Hellfire Corner' during World War II.
On a visit to the Kent coast, Ben Robinson learns how an exclusive retreat for the rich and famous suddenly became 'Hellfire Corner' during World War II. Ben examines graffiti in an exclusive visit to a secret air raid shelter and tours the site of Britain’s biggest guns. On the beach, the archaeologist runs his eye over the secret hideaway where Noel Coward and his partner lived after the war.
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Fri 9 May 202519:00
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
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"Hellfire Corner"
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A huge military complex
Duration: 01:31
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ben Robinson |
| Expert | Chris Jackson |
| Expert | Kathryn Ferry |
| Expert | Jon Barker |
| Production Manager | Rebecca Christensen |
| Series Producer | Theo Williams |
| Executive Producer | Pam Cavannagh |
| Executive Producer | Dympna Jackson |
| Production Company | Purple Productions |
