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Britain's Greatest Generation

Britain's Greatest Generation

Description: This four-part miniseries celebrates the lives of the last survivors of the Second World War. Now in their nineties and older, those who fought or lived through the war share experiences of coping in a shattered world. In personal accounts, there are stories of heartbreak, the loss of loved ones, childhood memories and heroic acts of bravery. Interviews with the survivors, along with researched footage, piece together how a nation bonded in difficult times to fight for freedom, endure the Depression years and rebuild society for generations to come.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2015
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: May 8, 2015
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