Finest Hour

Series tracing the events of 1940, when Britain faced alone the threat of invasion and defeat by Hitler's forces.

Production

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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 1999

Series tracing the events of 1940, when Britain faced alone the threat of invasion and defeat by Hitler's forces.

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1. Episode 1

First of four programmes documenting the period in 1940 when Winston Churchill came to power. Hitler's armies were sweeping across Europe and Britain faced Dunkirk and the real possibility of defeat.

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2. Episode 2

Using first-hand testimony to recall the events of 1940, this episode highlights how Winston Churchill inspired Britain after Dunkirk, instilling a spirit of defiance and solidarity across the nation

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3. Episode 3

A look at the Battle of Britain, when children were evacuated to Canada, and the United States sent 50 destroyers to Britain.

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4. Episode 4

This episode recounts the start of the Blitz. A nation responds with heroics, despair and anger as London is bombarded and Coventry nearly obliterated.

Cast

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Sue Johnston

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