The BBC at War — Season 1, Episode 2: Into Battle
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 2 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
The conclusion of the two-part documentary examines the impact the BBC's broadcasts had on the war zone. Jonathan Dimbleby looks at how it provided a counterpoint to Nazi propaganda and a source of coded information for resistance groups. He also discusses how BBC correspondents were embedded with military units during D-Day, and recalls his own father's reporting on the liberation of Belsen and the fall of Berlin.
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.