Finest Hour - Season 1

1 - Episode 1

Air Date: November 24, 1999

First of four programmes documenting the period in 1940 when Winston Churchill came to power. Hitler's armies were sweeping across Europe and Britain faced Dunkirk and the real possibility of defeat.

2 - Episode 2

Air Date: December 1, 1999

Using first-hand testimony to recall the events of 1940, this episode highlights how Winston Churchill inspired Britain after Dunkirk, instilling a spirit of defiance and solidarity across the nation

3 - Episode 3

Air Date: December 8, 1999

A look at the Battle of Britain, when children were evacuated to Canada, and the United States sent 50 destroyers to Britain.

4 - Episode 4

Air Date: December 14, 1999