Germany Under the British
A series of five programmes which looks at British rule in Germany after the Second World War.
Written by PATRICK O'DONOVAN Narrated by Leo McKern
2:A Strange Enemy Country
The fighting is over. The British settle down in a country and among a people about which they know almost nothing. Official attitudes are hostile. British and Germans will not mix.
Life for the British is segregated, privileged and a far cry from ' austerity Britain '. But the luxury among the ruins puts a strain on the occupiers as well as the occupied. And in a country where the cigarette is the only real currency, few are untainted by corruption. But as time goes by. both sides begin to discover each other as human beings rather than stereo-
I types. Strangers have become neighbours.
I Among those taking part:
Queenie Evans, Audrey Siddell Mechtild Meyer-Rix
Anthea Boy , Lance Pope
Doris Longstaff , Dr Schnapp Sir Vaughan Berry
Film editor GEOFFREY BOTTERILL Producer PATRICIA MEEIIAN