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Episode 1E1 · 50 min

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.

Episode 2E2 · 45 min

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

Episode 3E3 · 50 min

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

Episode 4E4 · 50 min

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

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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

Continue the story

Episodes

Season

Now playing

Episode 1E1 · 50 min

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.

Episode 2E2 · 45 min

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

Episode 3E3 · 50 min

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

Episode 4E4 · 50 min

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

Finest Hour

S1 · E1 — Episode 1

Continue the story

Episodes

Season

Now playing

Episode 1E1 · 50 min

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.

Episode 2E2 · 45 min

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

Episode 3E3 · 50 min

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

Episode 4E4 · 50 min

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

Up next·S1 E2

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

Continue the story

Episodes

Season

Now playing

Episode 1E1 · 50 min

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.

Episode 2E2 · 45 min

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

Episode 3E3 · 50 min

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

Episode 4E4 · 50 min

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