'London Can Take It!'

31st October 1940: A government 'propaganda film' becomes an instant classic, gathers support for Britain around the world, and is nominated for an Oscar

One of the opening scenes from ‘London Can Take It’ as London awaits the nightly arrival of the bombers.

Humphrey Jennings and Harry Watt’s famous film ‘London Can Take It!’, produced at the GPO (General Post Office) film unit, was released at the end of October¹.

These are not Hollywood sound effects. This is the music they play every night in London.