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The Big Snow of '82

The Big Snow of '82

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 8, 2023

Runtime

1h 7m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Big Snow of '82

Production Companies

ITN Productions

Director

Joshua Whitehead

Description

News archive, home movies and interviews with celebrities are combined to look back at the extreme weather that hit Britain in December and January 40 years ago. Stories covered include a deadly train crash caused by a blizzard, as well as the Penlee lifeboat disaster, daring motorway rescues and RAF helicopters delivering lifesaving parcels to stranded Highlanders.