Written and presented by General Sir John Hackett , GCB, CBE, DSO, MC The best-known of all military medals is the Victoria Cross. Queen Victoria herself said that she was establishing something to be ' highly prized and eagerly sought after'. This programme traces the origin of the medal, and looks in detail at some of the recipients of the vc and the stories behind their awards.
Director STUART DEWEY
Producer PHILIP CHILVERS