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The War of Words

Episode 1 of 2

In episode one, Jonathan Dimbleby reveals how the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ prepared for the first war broadcast and fought off government attempts to control it.

In episode one of this two-part series, Jonathan Dimbleby reveals how the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ prepared for the first war broadcast and fought off government attempts to control it. Wholly unprepared, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ fended off complete government takeover and emerged a trusted global news source. Using a wealth of preserved recordings and previously unseen documents, Jonathan uncovers the compelling story of how the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ went into battle - against Hitler and Whitehall's ministers - and played its part in the social revolution the war provoked.

50 minutes

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Sun 14 Jan 2018 15:10GMT

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jonathan Dimbleby
Writer Jonathan Dimbleby
Executive Producer Peter Grimsdale
Producer Robin Barnwell
Director Robin Barnwell

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