
Documentary series that tells the stories of the extraordinary last survivors of the generation who fought or lived through World War II.

S1 E4 • 5/29/2015
A look at individuals who played their part in creating a more culturally diverse post-war Britain, including pioneering actor Earl Cameron, who broke through the colour bar in the film industry. Other well-known names also considered are gay rights activist George Montague, and Brian Rix, who has campaigned passionately on the issue of disability. Plus, Arctic Convoy survivor Austin Byrne and former prisoner of war Jim Purcell share their stories and memories of the era.

Jim Purcell: The boy with no shoes | History - Our Greatest Generation (WW2)
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Konnie Ho: An evacuee from London's Chinatown | History - Our Greatest Generation (WW2)
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Gus Bialick: The boy who loved Britain | History - Our Greatest Generation (WW2)
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Freddie Hunn MBE: The boy who loved poetry | History - Our Greatest Generation (WW2)
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