Thirties in Colour: Countdown to War

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Overview

Thirties in Colour: Countdown to War takes black-and-white films from the era and colourises the footage, bringing the past vividly back to life.

Cast: Imelda Staunton, Onyeka Nubia, Michael Rosen, Helen Antrobus

Genres: Documentary

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Thirties in Colour: Countdown to War

Overview

Cast

Imelda Staunton

Onyeka Nubia

Michael Rosen

Helen Antrobus

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Series 1

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