19:00

War Stories

Sat 29^th Apr 2006, 19:00 on BBC Four

New. Exploring how war films have changed with the times, from being a tool of government propaganda to becoming celebrated icons of British culture.

Source: Radio Times

21:00

In Which We Serve

BBC Four

Sat 29^th Apr 2006, 21:00 on BBC Four

Stirring Second World War drama starring Noël Coward (who also directs) and John Mills. Dive-bombed in the Battle of Crete, HMS Torrin is lost. However, the memories of her surviving crew re-create the inspiring story of the ship, and those who served in her. Review p46.

Contributors

Unknown:: John Mills.

Source: Radio Times

22:50

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

BBC Four

Sat 29^th Apr 2006, 22:50 on BBC Four

Classic period drama from ace director Michael Powell.
Clive Candy VC is the quintessential Englishman whose belief in "clean fighting and honest soldiering" has served him since the Boer War. But his principles seem out of place as Britain takes on the Nazis in the Second World War. Starring Roger Livesey.
Review page 46.
The Colditz Story and A Bridge Too Far can be seen from 7pm tomorrow