One of the little-known stories of WWII is the fate of the Channel Islands, the only part of the British Isles invaded and occupied by the Germans. Tells the story through the eyes of three island families and the German soldiers with whom their lives become interwined.
General Note: Special features: historical background; cast reflections; behind-the-scenes photos; cast filmographies.Originally broadcast as a television mini-series in 2004.
Formatted Contents Note: Disc 3. Episodes 5 & 6.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Produced by Sita Williams ; writer, Stephen Mallatratt ; directed by Peter Lydon, Thaddeus O'Sullivan ; camera, Julian Morson ; art director, Nick Wilkinson ; original music, Geoffrey Burgon ; costume designer, Lyn Avery ; production designer, Chris Truelove ; visual effects supervisors, Simon Blackledge, Matt Wood.
Participant or Performer Note: Owen Teale, Marshall Griffin, Rupert Young, Julia Ford, Sean Ward, Clare Holman, James Wilby, Benjamin Whitrow, Geoffrey Beavers.