Movies and TvShows featuring "world-war-two-in-britain" theme.

Foyle's War is a British detective drama set during World War II. Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle investigates crimes in England, including murder, looting, espionage, and collaboration. With his team, he unravels complex mysteries and navigates the challenges of war-torn Britain.

World on Fire is a drama TV show set in Manchester, England during World War II. It follows the lives of various characters, including an American journalist, a doctor, a singer, and a bus driver, as they navigate the challenges and hardships of war. The show explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity.

Dad's Army is a British comedy TV show that takes place during World War II in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea. The series follows the antics of the local volunteer defense force, the Home Guard, as they prepare to protect their town from potential invasion. Led by the bumbling Captain Mainwaring and his loyal Sergeant Wilson, the ragtag team of soldiers navigate their way through comedic situations and mishaps while trying to fulfill their duty to the country.

Goodnight Sweetheart follows the life of Gary Sparrow, a TV repairman in 1990s London who stumbles upon a time portal and finds himself in the 1940s during the Blitz. With the ability to go back and forth between eras, Gary leads a double life, juggling his relationships in both time periods. As he navigates through his adventures, he faces the challenges of maintaining his secrets and dealing with the consequences of his actions.

Land Girls is a TV show set during World War II that follows the lives of women working as land girls. The show explores their experiences, relationships, and struggles as they navigate the challenges of life and love in a time of war. With a focus on the contributions of working women during this period, Land Girls offers a compelling portrayal of resilience, sacrifice, and determination.

Danger UXB is a TV show set in 1940s Britain during World War Two. It follows the intense and dangerous work of a bomb disposal unit as they defuse bombs and navigate through the challenges of war. The show explores the realities of military life and the impact of the London air raids.

Home Fires is a British drama TV show set in the 1940s during World War II. It explores the lives of women in a rural village as they deal with the challenges of wartime, including enlistment, family relationships, and the impact of the war on their everyday lives.

During World War II, a group of British Home Guard soldiers must defend their town against a German spy.

Set in 1940s London, The Halcyon follows the lives of the staff and guests of a luxury hotel during the tumultuous backdrop of World War II. It delves into the personal and professional struggles, relationships, and secrets of the people involved, showcasing the contrasting worlds of the upstairs and downstairs characters.

During the London Blitz in 1940, a detective and his assistant team up to solve a string of murders, uncovering a serial killer lurking in the midst of the war. As they navigate the dangers and uncertainties of the bombing raids, they unravel a web of intrigue and cover-ups, all while trying to catch the elusive killer.

It's 1943 and the American Air Force has come to Market Weatherby, a small East Anglian town. The war weary British and the brash American GIs sometimes clash, but friendships are also forged.

Dad’s Army is Britain’s favourite sitcom but 3 of the original 80 episodes have been lost. Now, using the original scripts by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, those three episodes have been recreated as faithfully as possible and come to the screen for the first time since 1969. The brilliant new cast includes Kevin McNally as Captain Mainwaring, Robert Bathurst as Sergeant Wilson, Kevin Eldon as Lance Corporal Jones, David Hayman as Private Frazer, Mathew Horne as Private Walker, Timothy West as Private Godfrey and Tom Rosenthal as Private Pike.

Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies is a gripping documentary that reveals the untold story of the undercover agents who played a pivotal role in the success of the D-day invasion during World War II. Through reenactments and interviews with surviving spies, the film takes the viewers on a thrilling journey into the dangerous world of espionage and deception.

Explores the The Beatles’ love affair with India, its religions and its culture and, in turn, the impact of their music and style on a young generation in India.

Set in 1941 in England, a 49-year-old housewife's life is transformed when her working-class husband goes missing in action. She joins the Women's Voluntary Service and faces challenges in her unhappy marriage and the growing relationships with her children.

Documentary to mark the WI's centenary. Lucy Worsley goes beyond the stereotypes of jam and Jerusalem to reveal the surprisingly radical side of this Great British institution.

Dan Snow and Kate Humble present a three-part guide to the critical aerial battle that changed the course of the Second World War, featuring personal stories of pilots, ground crews and members of the public. The first episode tracks the first skirmishes of the three-day battle,as the Luftwaffe began an all-out assault to rid Britain of air power prior to a land invasion. The first skirmishes were being tracked by a 19-year-old WAAF member in a secret London bunker, and her secret diaries provide fresh insight into the strategies behind the aerial combat.

In Wales during World War Two, a German airman crash-lands in a wood and is found by 12-year-old Elenya. She decides to keep him a secret.

To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation, Dan Snow tells the story of the 'little ships' which made the perilous cross-channel voyage, as 50 of them return to France.

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay on England's south coast. In a career spanning over half a century, the prolific crime writer was inspired by the landscapes and character of her home country, much of which featured in her novels. This heart-warming documentary takes viewers on a literary tour of England - focusing on the most interesting locations featured in some of her best-known books.