The Great Flood of 1968
The Great Flood of 1968
A look at one of Britain's worst floods, which hit the south-west of the UK in July 1968. A giant storm from Europe, coupled with unprecedented rainfall, devastated the towns and villages around Somerset. This programme hears from the survivors who were trapped in their homes and others who had to flee to safety. Plus, an officer-turned-hero shares his story for the first time
The Great Flood of 1968 airs on Channel 5 HD at 9:00 PM, Tuesday 8 October. (Subtitles, new.)
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Helen Tonge
Executive Producer
Anthony McNally
Producer