In Churchill: The Making of a Wartime Icon, host Trevor McDonald examines the life and legacy of Winston Churchill, from his daring escape during the Boer War to his pivotal leadership during World War II. Through an insightful interview with Churchill’s granddaughter, Celia Sandys, explore his complex personality, including his humor, determination, and controversial actions. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Winston Churchill: Leading Through Crisis, host Trevor McDonald examines how Winston Churchill led Britain through its darkest days during World War II. With relentless Nazi advances and a nation on the brink of collapse, Churchill made difficult decisions and inspired the British people with his iconic speeches. Gain insight into his leadership during the Blitz and the invasion threats from Nazi Germany. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Picasso: Guernica, host Lily Cole examines the iconic Cubist painting "Guernica," created by Pablo Picasso during World War II. Discover how Picasso's masterpiece reflects the horrors of war, particularly the bombing of the Spanish town of Guernica by Nazi forces. Through abstract imagery, Picasso conveyed the anguish and chaos of the conflict. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In FDR’s Leadership: Triumphs, Controversies, and Legacy, host Trevor McDonald explores Franklin D. Roosevelt’s historic presidency, marked by his leadership during World War II and his role in reshaping the U.S. government. As the only U.S. president elected four times, FDR faced both triumphs and controversies, such as the response to the attack on Pearl Harbor and his struggle with the Supreme Court. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Alan Turing: Codebreaker Legacy, host Chris Packham explains how Alan Turing’s genius led to the development of a machine that decrypted Nazi codes, playing a pivotal role in the Allied victory in World War II. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Churchill: The Making of a Wartime Icon, host Trevor McDonald examines the life and legacy of Winston Churchill, from his daring escape during the Boer War to his pivotal leadership during World War II. Through an insightful interview with Churchill’s granddaughter, Celia Sandys, explore his complex personality, including his humor, determination, and controversial actions. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Winston Churchill: Leading Through Crisis, host Trevor McDonald examines how Winston Churchill led Britain through its darkest days during World War II. With relentless Nazi advances and a nation on the brink of collapse, Churchill made difficult decisions and inspired the British people with his iconic speeches. Gain insight into his leadership during the Blitz and the invasion threats from Nazi Germany. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Picasso: Guernica, host Lily Cole examines the iconic Cubist painting "Guernica," created by Pablo Picasso during World War II. Discover how Picasso's masterpiece reflects the horrors of war, particularly the bombing of the Spanish town of Guernica by Nazi forces. Through abstract imagery, Picasso conveyed the anguish and chaos of the conflict. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In FDR’s Leadership: Triumphs, Controversies, and Legacy, host Trevor McDonald explores Franklin D. Roosevelt’s historic presidency, marked by his leadership during World War II and his role in reshaping the U.S. government. As the only U.S. president elected four times, FDR faced both triumphs and controversies, such as the response to the attack on Pearl Harbor and his struggle with the Supreme Court. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Alan Turing: Codebreaker Legacy, host Chris Packham explains how Alan Turing’s genius led to the development of a machine that decrypted Nazi codes, playing a pivotal role in the Allied victory in World War II. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.