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Their Finest Hour

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Runtime: 46m episodes
Genre: Documentary
Origin: GB

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The story of the unsung heroes of World War Two – the workers who made the aircraft, built the ships, dug the coal, kept the railways running, rescued the injured and produced the food that Britain needed to win the war.

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Status: Returning Series
First aired: Jan 1, 2008
Network: U&Yesterday
Studio: Testimony Films

Time to finish

5 hrs

6 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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SERIES

Their Finest Hour

20081 Season46m episodes

Documentary

Your rating

Runtime: 46m episodes
Genre: Documentary
Origin: GB

About

The story of the unsung heroes of World War Two – the workers who made the aircraft, built the ships, dug the coal, kept the railways running, rescued the injured and produced the food that Britain needed to win the war.

Where to watch

Region

Not available to stream in United States yet.

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E1 · Airs Jan 1, 2008 · 46m
The Air War
In this episode, the vital role played by the makers of Britain's warplanes and how attacks from the Luftwaffe on factories pushed the workers' courage to the limit.
E2 · Airs Jan 1, 2008 · 46m
War At Sea
Telling the stories of the seafarers and shipbuilders from the west of England's seaports who worked tirelessly and endlessly, risking their lives, in order to keep the country afloat during the course of the Second World War.
E3 · Airs Jan 1, 2008 · 46m
Countryside At War
The challenge for farms charged with feeding the nation during the Second World War. Land Army girls, evacuees and enemy prisoners were sent to help the countryside cope with demand and revolutionised the traditional farm.
E4 · Airs Jan 1, 2008 · 46m
War On The Railways
Investigation into the role of the Great Western Railway during the war effort, revealing how despite being among the prime targets of the Luftwaffe, the drivers and firemen continued their runs regardless of the threat of danger.
E5 · Airs Jan 1, 2008 · 46m
The Underground Army
Exploring the role of the West Country's Bevin Boys in the Second World War. Instead of fighting for King and Country on the front line, they were among the thousands conscripted to work down the mines. With testimony from three former miners.
E6 · Airs Jan 1, 2008 · 46m
Wartime Emergency
Exploring the role of the emergency service during the Second World War focussing on the stories of a fireman, a policeman and a doctor who all risked their lives on a nightly basis to perform their duty of helping others.

Details

Status: Returning Series
First aired: Jan 1, 2008
Network: U&Yesterday
Studio: Testimony Films

Time to finish

5 hrs

6 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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