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From Neville Chamberlain's historic declaration of war on Germany in 1939 to the sounds of rejoicing crowds on VJ Day in August 1945, the BBC brought the full picture to an attentive nation.

About the Author

Frank Herbert Muir, CBE (5 February 1920 - 2 January 1998) was an English comedy writer, radio and television personality, and raconteur. His writing and performing partnership with Denis Nordenendured for most of their careers. Together they wrote BBC radio's Take It From Here for over 10 years, and then appeared on BBC radio quizzes My Word! and My Music for another 35.