The BBC at War

The BBC at War

Presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, this enthralling series explores how the BBC fought not only Hitler but also the British government to become the institution it is today.

Year: 2013 · Season 1 · Credits: Jonathan Dimbleby, Jonathan Dimbleby, Peter Grimsdale... more

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Years: 2015

Seasons: 1

Genre: Factual

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