A compilation of wartime Christmas memories from across the UK from men, women and children who experienced a different kind of Christmas during the war years. We hear how communities came together to make this time of year special despite rationing and restrictions. And we are given an insight into how Christmas was celebrated in different communities in the UK from rural England to the big cities, as well as for those away fighting not able to come home. We hear about the kind of food and presents people enjoyed, even with limited means, and how hard Christmas could be for families who had loved ones away fighting during the festive season.
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I Was There: an original series from BBC Studios. The series portrays first-hand testimonies from pivotal moments in WW2, as well as detailed accounts of the everyday life of the soldiers, civilians and children of the time. Memories worth sharing.

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