Thursday 16 January, 11:40pm - 12:25amon BBC Four

Talking Pictures

War Films

A look back at the great British war films that boosted the nation's morale in the postwar years and launched the careers of some of our best-loved actors and directors. Featuring contributions from the likes of Noel Coward, Richard Attenborough, David Lean, Alec Guinness, Kenneth More and John Mills, the programme examines classic films like `In Which We Serve', `Reach for the Sky', `Bridge on the River Kwai' and `The Dam Busters'.

Category
Documentary / History
Original air date
26/03/2016
Cast and crew
  • Sylvia SymsNarrator