In Torquay, Melvyn looks back to the 1940s and the largest mass movement of people in British history - wartime evacuation. Bunty Tait shares her epic adventure of a runaway evacuee. EastEnders star ...

Reel History of Britain is a 20 part series being shown on BBC Two, presented by Melvyn Bragg and about the history of modern Britain; through the eyes of people who were there. It was shown from 5–30 ...

The BBC has announced plans to tour the UK this month showcasing archive film from local areas, while also offering people the chance to "star" in their own bit of film history. The Reel History of ...