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War Films

A look back at the great British war films that boosted the nation's morale in the postwar years and launched the careers of some of our best-loved actors and directors.

A look back at the great British war films that boosted the nation's morale in the postwar years and launched the careers of some of our best-loved actors and directors.

Featuring contributions from the likes of Noel Coward, Richard Attenborough, David Lean, Alec Guinness, Kenneth More and John Mills, the programme examines classic films like In Which We Serve, Reach for the Sky, Bridge on the River Kwai and The Dam Busters.

Narrated by Sylvia Syms, this episode also includes her own memories of the making of one of the most enduring films of the genre, Ice Cold in Alex.

43 minutes

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Thu 16 Jan 2025 23:40
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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:02

    Ambrose

    Blue Skies Are Just Around The Corner

  • 00:17

    The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

    633 Squadron

    Conductor: Paul Bateman.
  • 00:19

    Henry Mancini

    Banzai Pipeline

Credits

Narrator Sylvia Syms
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Simon Catt

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