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Churchill’s Forgotten War

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In the summer of 1940, Churchill had taken power and the decision to arrest UK citizens originating from Germany, Austria and Italy; many were perfectly innocent men and some were Jewish refugees.

DirectorRichard Shaw

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Shaw

PMPaul McGann
Paul McGann
Narrator (voice)
SP
Stefano Paolini
Self, author of 'Missing Presumed Drowned'
AP
Allen Packwood
Self
HW
Henry Wuga
Self
YC
Yvonne Cresswell
Self
WCWinston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
AHAdolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)

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Churchill’s Forgotten War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Churchill’s Forgotten War?

Churchill’s Forgotten War is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Churchill’s Forgotten War on Netflix?

No, Churchill’s Forgotten War is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is Churchill’s Forgotten War on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Churchill’s Forgotten War isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch Churchill’s Forgotten War for free?

Churchill’s Forgotten War is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.