Channel 4 Commemorates Battle of Britain

[wendy]

Channel 4 announces a unique celebration of the heroes who saved Britain from Nazi invasion.

· 1 x 90’ documentary on Sunday 13th September – Battle of Britain: The Last of the Few (w/t)

· 1 x 60’ event on Tuesday 15th September – Battle of Britain: Heroes Fly Again (w/t)

Channel 4 is marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a feature-length documentary and event capturing one of the most ambitious aviation celebrations ever seen in Britain – a flypast involving an estimated 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes, the most to come together in one place since World War Two.

The Battle of Britain was one of the pivotal moments in our nation’s history. Thousands of brave British and Allied airmen inflicted a decisive defeat on the Luftwaffe - thwarting Hitler’s plan to invade Britain and changing the course of World War Two. Presented by Dermot O’Leary, these programmes will celebrate this extraordinary achievement, as the last surviving veterans tell their remarkable stories and a very special tribute is paid to their legacy.

Channel 4 Commissioning Editors Rob Coldstream and Sara Ramsden have ordered the programmes from Arrow Media in association with Ora et Labora.

Rob Coldstream says: “This is probably the last significant commemoration that the surviving 'Few' will be able to join. I hope we can bring a whole new young generation of viewers to understand the significance of the sacrifices that were made by these heroes 75 years ago.”

Dermot O’Leary says: “I'm always fascinated by the human interest side of the Battle of Britain, ordinary people in extraordinary situations. I have met and interviewed some incredible people. It has never been more important to tell their story.”

Battle of Britain: The Last of The Few (w/t)
http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news ... fb4c990c9c

[maureenho]

That will be interesting tha22222

[annie]

Should be good! tha22222

[wendy]

I think we had a Spitfire and something else here last night, but I missed them all.
They came for the event at Blickling last night.