The Defence of Britain is a hybrid series that uncovers the untold story of World War Two Britain through witness testimony, archives, and archaeology. Surviving Home Guard veterans share their experiences and reveal what life was like in the real "Dad's Army", while archaeologist Francis Pryor explores the undiscovered archaeology of the era. The series examines how Britain would have withstood a Nazi invasion and debunks the myth of the Home Guard's incompetence, as portrayed in the TV series "Dad's Army".
The Real Dad's Army
The Defence of Britain series reimagines the untold story of the Home Guard through witness testimony, archival footage, and archaeological discoveries, featuring surviving veterans recalling their experiences in the "Real Dad's Army" and archaeologists uncovering hidden secrets.
