Fighting for King and Empire: Britain's Caribbean Heroes

During the Second World War, thousands of men and women from the Caribbean colonies volunteered to come to Britain to join the fight against Hitler. They risked their lives for king and empire, but their contribution has largely been forgotten. In this programme, Caribbean veterans tell their extraordinary wartime stories in their own words. They also reveal how they have faced a lifelong struggle as they helped build Britain's multicultural society - to be treated as equals.

Category

Drama documentary / Documentary / War / History / Special

Original air date

2015-05-13