This instalment includes the story of Fergus Anckorn who was once the youngest member of the Magic Circle and - at 96 - is now the oldest. He was taken prisoner by the Japanese in Singapore and put to work on the Burma Railway. He managed to survive using his magic to entertain his captors, who rewarded him with food that kept him and his fellow prisoners alive.
Title | Britain's Greatest Generation - Season 1 Episode 3 Fight for Freedom |
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Year | 2015 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | BBC Two |
Cast | Steve Humphries |
Crew | Steve Humphries (Producer), Andy Attenburrow (Editor), Andy Attenburrow (Producer), Steve Humphries (Director) |
Alternative Titles | |
Keyword | world war ii, british history, post world war ii, baby boomer |
First Air Date | May 08, 2015 |
Last Air date | May 29, 2015 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 4 Episode |
Runtime | 60:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 0.00/ 10 by 0.00 users |
Popularity | 1.185 |
Language | English |