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Britain's Greatest Generation

Britain's Greatest Generation

Documentary series that tells the stories of the extraordinary last survivors of the generation who fought or lived through World War II.

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StatusEnded
Original NameBritain's Greatest Generation
First Air DateMay 8, 2015
Last Air DateMay 29, 2015
Seasons1
Episodes4
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesTestimony Films
NetworksBBC Two
A Better World
S01E04

A Better World

A look at individuals who played their part in creating a more culturally diverse post-war Britain, including pioneering actor Earl Cameron, who broke through the colour bar in the film industry. Other well-known names also considered are gay rights activist George Montague, and Brian Rix, who has campaigned passionately on the issue of disability. Plus, Arctic Convoy survivor Austin Byrne and former prisoner of war Jim Purcell share their stories and memories of the era.

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