Listen to Britain (1942)

  • NR
  • 04/01/1942 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 20m

Overview

A depiction of life in wartime England during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.

Humphrey Jennings

Director, Writer

Stewart McAllister

Director, Writer

Cast

Chesney Allen's headshot

Chesney Allen

Self - Flanagan & Allen
Leonard Brockington's headshot

Leonard Brockington

Self - Forward by (as Leonard Brockington K.C.)
Bud Flanagan's headshot

Bud Flanagan

Self - Flanagan & Allen
Myra Hess's headshot

Myra Hess

Self - Pianist
Joseph Macleod's headshot

Joseph Macleod

Self - BBC Newsreader (voice)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's headshot

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Self - in Audience (uncredited)

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