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Darkest Hour

May 1940. As the Nazis advance against Britain's European allies, newly elected prime minister Winston Churchill must decide whether to leave neighbouring countries to their fate by striking a peace deal with Hitler, or fight on against terrifying odds for the greater good.

1 hour, 56 minutes

On TV

Monday 20:00
BBC One except Wales & Wales HD

Music Played

  • Suspekt

    23 Kroner / Solfar

  • The Minions

    Universal Fanfare

  • Dario Marianelli; Vikingur Olafsson

    Dynamo

Credits

Winston Churchill Gary Oldman
Clementine Churchill Kristin Scott Thomas
Clement Attlee David Schofield
Elizabeth Layton Lily James
Sir Anthony Eden Samuel West
King George VI Ben Mendelsohn
Viscount Halifax Stephen Dillane
Neville Chamberlaine Ronald Pickup
Director Joe Wright
Writer Anthony McCarten

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 May 2020 19:30
    BBC One
  • Sat 10 Jul 2021 19:35
    BBC One
  • Sat 4 Jun 2022 22:50
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sat 4 Jun 2022 23:20
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sun 26 Mar 2023 22:30
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 28 Mar 2023 23:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 9 Jun 2024 20:00
    BBC One except HD
  • Sat 1 Mar 2025 18:30
    BBC Two HD & England only
  • Monday 20:00
    BBC One except HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Monday 22:30
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only

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