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The extraordinary events of May 1940 are recalled in this dramatised documentary, first shown last month on BBC2. Retreat. Overwhelmed by the German blitzkrieg, the Allies in northern France make their way to the coast. (AD)
10.00 Evacuation. The rescue effort begins - but time is not on the Allies' side. (AD)
11.00 Survival. The Allies attempt to hold off the German advance while the evacuation is completed. (AD)

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