The BBC at War — Season 1, Episode 1: The War of Words
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 2 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
Wholly unprepared for what was the world's first broadcast war, the BBC fended off complete government takeover and emerged a trusted global news source, transmitting in 47 languages. Using a wealth of preserved recordings and previously unseen documents, Jonathan Dimbleby uncovers the compelling story of how the BBC went into battle - against Hitler and Whitehall's ministers - and its part in the social revolution the war provoked.
About The BBC at War
An enthralling series exploring how the BBC fought not only Hitler but also the British government to become the institution it is today.