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The BBC at War

2015-06-14 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0

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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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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Ended

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Will Adamsdale
William JoyceWilliam JoyceHimself - Lord Haw-Haw
Pip TorrensPip Torrens
Winston ChurchillWinston ChurchillSelf (archive footage)
Richard DimblebyHimself
Neville ChamberlainNeville ChamberlainHimself
Jonathan DimblebyJonathan DimblebySelf - Presenter

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