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World War II - Princess Elizabeth broadcast (1989)

Genre

Speech

Archive recording of Princess Elizabeth, aged 14 (later Queen Elizabeth II), broadcasting on BBC Children’s Hour to British child evacuees (13/10/39). The recording was broadcast on LBC to commemorate the...

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Twisting the truth (1987)

For the first time, a chance to hear archive recordings of British propaganda World War II broadcasts to Nazi Germany. In the grounds of Woburn Abbey a complete radio station operated several short wave and...

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World War II-Neville Chamberlain’s declaration (1989)

Genre

Speech

Archive recording of UK Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, broadcasting to the British nation following the formal declaration of war with Germany at 11 am on 03/09/39. The recording was broadcast on LBC...

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Operation Overlord - D-Day 1944 Remembered (1984)

A documentary to mark the 40th anniversary of D-Day. Interviewees recall the events of that dramatic day.

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Worthwhile waste of time: a documentary about National Service (1986)

This documentary features the memories of British men who were engaged in National Service during the 15 years following the World War II (1947-1967) when it was compulsory to men of 18 years of age.

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Tom Fleming on 50 years of royal broadcasts (1981)

Genre

Interview; Speech

Actor and BBC commentator Tom Fleming on 50 years of royal broadcasts. Begins with a recording of the first Christmas message broadcast by King George V in 1932. Fleming says the King was asked by BBC...

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50 years of royal broadcasts (1980)

Genre

Feature; Special

50 Years of Royal Broadcasts. Looks at the history and image of the Royal family and the way they have used the media. This section contains many archive broadcasts from 1924-1945 including: first ever...

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