Sex and War Timewatch : Season 17 Episode 7
BBC Two 50m
Aired: September 29th, 1998 @ 9:00 PM EST on BBC Two
An estimated quarter-million homosexuals fought for Britain during the Second World War. At the time homosexuality was still a criminal offence, but the authorities mostly turned a blind eye during the national crisis. Tonight's programme tells the story of these forgotten fighters, revealing the extent to which homosexual activity was condoned within the ranks. NEW SEASON 1/6.
