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Description:On the night of 29th December 1940 German bombers launched their most devastating attack yet on London,dropping thousands of incendiary devices on the city. Volunteers and firefighters battled in desperation to prevent the spread of the second great fire of London. This programme uses spectacular CGI to recreate the gripping events of the night in which London and Britain's future hung in the balance.
Narrated by Sophie Okonedo
Produced and directed by Louise Osmond
Cast: Bill Regan (Christopher Fox),Vi Regan (Abigail Davies),Walter Matthews (Gerrard McArthur),William White (Matthew Day),Marguerite (Sally Leonard),Leonard Rosoman (Sebastian Harcombe),Mr Feldon (Simon Armstrong),Mrs Feldon (Cathy Murphy),Winnie Feldon (Tracey Murphy),William Sansom (Richard Huw),Taxi Driver (Tat Whalley) and W. White's Diary read by Patrick Poletti