Listen to Britain

1942

0h 20m

6.1(61 votes)

Documentary

Overview

A depiction of life in wartime Britain during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.

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6 members

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Leonard Brockington

Self - Foreword by

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Joseph Macleod

Self - BBC Newsreader (voice)

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Bud Flanagan

Self - Flanagan & Allen

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Chesney Allen

Self - Flanagan & Allen

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Myra Hess

Self - Pianist

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Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Self - in Audience (uncredited)

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