Description
The Second World War in Colour — Narrated by John Thaw (Carlton DVD)
Made in England
UPC: 5037115101037
MPN: 37145 10105 (DVD 9, Region 2 PAL)
Brand Name: Carlton / TWI
Product Type: Historical Documentary (DVD Video)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance)
Overview
Because war is never black and white.
The Second World War in Colour is a groundbreaking three-part documentary that transforms our perception of World War II by presenting it as never seen before — in vivid, restored colour. Narrated by John Thaw, this series brings together years of meticulous research and rare archival discoveries, revealing the human stories, the devastation, and the triumphs of a conflict that reshaped the modern world.
Featuring newly unearthed home movies, frontline footage, and restored colour film dating back to 1933, this DVD offers an extraordinary visual account of key moments — from Hitler’s rise to power and the Blitz to D-Day, the liberation of Europe, and VE Day celebrations.
Product Features
- Format: DVD Video (PAL, Region 2)
- Runtime: 105 minutes (approx.)
- Language: English (Stereo L&R)
- Subtitles: English H.O.H.
- Aspect Ratio: Standard 4:3 (TV documentary format)
- Audio Format: Dolby Digital Stereo
- Certification: PG – Contains scenes of moderate wartime violence and distressing images
- Genre: Historical Documentary / WWII
- Distributor: Carlton / TWI
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Production Credits:
- Narrator: John Thaw
- Executive Producer: Martin Smith
- Producers: Lucy Carter & Alastair Laurence
- Film Consultant: Adnan Wood
- Courtesy of the Imperial War Museum
Chapters / Episodes
- A New World Order
- Total War
- Triumph and Despair
Special Features:
- 76 Chapter Selections
- Scene Access
- Extras Menu
- English Subtitles (H.O.H.)
- Exclusive colour footage not seen on TV
Interesting Facts
- Authentic Restoration: The colour footage was painstakingly restored from rare film stock across Europe and the U.S., revealing details never before visible in standard black-and-white archives.
- Human Perspective: The documentary integrates real letters and diaries of soldiers, civilians, and Holocaust survivors, bringing an emotional, firsthand voice to history.
- Cultural Impact: Aired originally on British television, it changed the visual narrative of WWII documentaries for future generations.
- Narrated by John Thaw: The celebrated British actor (famous for Inspector Morse) lends gravitas and compassion to the narration.
- Exclusive Material: Contains unseen footage not included in the broadcast version — available only on this Carlton DVD edition.
Publishers
© 1999 Carlton Television / TWI. Distributed by Carlton Home Entertainment. All rights reserved. For private home viewing only.
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