Season 1

E1. The Battle of the Beams

Jan 5, 1977

The fight by British intelligence to counter Nazi Germany's secret radio navigation systems for their bombers.

E2. To See for a Hundred Miles

Jan 12, 1977

The development of radar and its role in World War II air warfare.

E3. Terror Weapons

Jan 19, 1977

The development and use of Nazi Germany's V-1 and V-2 missile programs.

E4. If ...

Jan 26, 1977

An examination of various innovative secret prototype weapon and vehicle designs of World War II, and their military potential.

E5. The Deadly Waves

Feb 2, 1977

The account of how the British scientific effort to discover and counter a dangerously effective new kind of Nazi Germany magnetic naval mine.

E6. Still Secret

Feb 9, 1977

Discussed are the efforts to break the Enigma Code and the role played by the Colossus computer, designed by T.H. Flowers. In 1977 the Colossus was still on the secret list, so details are fairly sparse, but the programme benefits enormously from an interview with Tommy Flowers. There are also valuable contributions from others present at Bletchley Park during WW2 such as Gordon Welchman, Harry Golombek and Peter Calvocoressi.

E7. The Battle of the Atlantic

Feb 16, 1977

The technical and tactical innovations that developed in the vital naval battle of the Eastern Theatre of World War II. This was an extra on the VHS release of this series.