Finest Hour

Synopsis

Ordinary British people recall the critical months starting in May 1940 when Britain faced the threat of Nazi Germany. In four parts: 1) up to the Dunkirk evacuation, showing Chruchill at work and Thora Hird recalling the arrival of the first official telegrams breaking bad news; 2) the summer months between the Fall of France and the Battle of Britain; 3) the Battle of Britain. Includes Bess Comming’s story of surviving being torpeodoed while crossing the Atlantic; 4) how British soldiers and civilians responded to Germany’s increased attack in 1940 - night bombng, U-boats and air attacks.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col/b&w. 2 x 100 min.

Year of production

1999

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £19.99 (inclusive)

Notes

Broadcast on BBC1 from 24/11/99.

Subjects

History

Keywords

Home Front; oral history; World War II

Credits

Director

Nick Read

Producer

Phil Craig

Cast

Sue Johnston

Production Company

Name

Brook Lapping Productions

Distributor

Name

Simply Media

Contact

Laura Smith

Email

info@simplymedia.tv

Web

http://www.simplymedia.tv/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0203 542 3722

Address

Highlight House
57 Margaret Street
London W1W 8SJ

Notes

Formerly known as DD Home Entertainment or DDHE