A series of five programmes 2: Sir Arthur Harris
Marshal of the Royal Air Force
This documentary is about a commander whose role in the war provokes question and argument. It fell to Harris to carry out the policy of bombing German cities. He had to send his men again and again into a long and terrible battle, yet himself could only command from the rear. His career ended in partial eclipse because, once the war was won, those who had backed his bomber offensives became somewhat ashamed of them.
Those taking part include: Air Chief Marshal The Hon Sir Ralph Cochrane, Air Marshal Sir Victor Goddard, Albert Speer, Hans Brunswig, General Adolf Galland, Dr Noble Frankland, Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Slessor
Written by CORRELLI BARNETT
Narrated by FRANK GILLARD
Quotations from Harris's writings spoken by JOHN MOFFATT
Produced by HARRY HASTINGS