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All Episodes of The BBC at War

An enthralling series exploring how the BBC fought not only Hitler but also the British government to become the institution it is today.
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  • The War of Words
    7.8/107 votes

    The War of Words

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2015

    Wholly unprepared for what was the world's first broadcast war, the BBC fended off complete government takeover and emerged a trusted global news source, transmitting in 47 languages. Using a wealth of preserved recordings and previously unseen documents, Jonathan Dimbleby uncovers the compelling story of how the BBC went into battle - against Hitler and Whitehall's ministers - and its part in the social revolution the war provoked.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Into Battle
    7.6/106 votes

    Into Battle

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2015

    The conclusion of the two-part documentary examines the impact the BBC's broadcasts had on the war zone. Jonathan Dimbleby looks at how it provided a counterpoint to Nazi propaganda and a source of coded information for resistance groups. He also discusses how BBC correspondents were embedded with military units during D-Day, and recalls his own father's reporting on the liberation of Belsen and the fall of Berlin.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown