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The Few (Original title)Secret History Special The Few (Alternative title)
Date: 25 July 2000 (Television)

Countries: Scotland, United Kingdom

Director: Ross Wilson

Synopsis: Documentary series. This special tells the story of `The Few', the 3,000 fighter pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain. Only 200 went to public school; the bulk came from humble or grammar school backgrounds and 20 per cent were of foreign nationality.

Genres:
War, Documentary

Subjects:
Battle of Britain, Social status, Pilots

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 25 July 2000Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:00Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour and Black and White - Sound - Stereo

Credits (4)
Production Company: Scottish Television Enterprises, Producer: Ross Wilson, Photography: Robert Foster
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Digital materials(1)
Description: MKVDuration: 00:50:02 minutesFFV1 v3 - BFI identifier: N-4349525
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 48.02 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 2000-07-25BFI identifier: C-1098106
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape