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Singapore 1942: End of Empire

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

A 70th-anniversary television event telling the story of how the fall of Singapore in 1942 shattered myths, brought an empire to its knees, and changed the destiny of millions of people.

Part two shows how General Yamashita drove back Commonwealth forces and assembled his troops to take control of Singapore Island. Show less

Contributors

Narrator:
Jamie Lee
Executive Producer:
Trevor Graham
Executive Producer:
Ned Lander
Executive Producer:
Andrew Ogilvie

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