Churchill's Few: The Battle of Britain
By John Willis
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Ever wondered what it truly felt like to be in the heart of the Battle of Britain?
John Willis presents an absorbing account of World War II's Battle of Britain, casting a spotlight on the brave pilots, diligent intelligence officers, and everyday heroes involved. The book is a testament to human resilience, as it u
John Willis
John Willis is one of Britain's best known television executives. He is former director of programmes at Channel 4 and director of factual and learning at the BBC. He was vice president for national programs at WGBH Boston. In 2012 he was elected chair of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). He was educated at Eltham College and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge where he read History. He started his career as a documentary maker and won a string of awards for his films including Johnny Go Home; Alice: A Fight for Life, Rampton: The Secret Hospital; and First Tuesday: Return to Nagasaki. He was Chief Executive of Mentorn Media - producers of Question Time for the BBC - and he now chairs the board of governors at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He divides his time between London and Norfolk.
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