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Operation Crossbow

World War II drama. A small group of agents is sent on a vital mission to destroy a Nazi V-2 rocket base in Holland. Their aim is to prevent flying bombs from falling on London.

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1 hour, 51 minutes

Last on

Sun 31 May 2026 13:40
BBC Two

Credits

Lt. John Curtis George Peppard
Prof. Lindemann Trevor Howard
General Boyd John Mills
Nora Sophia Loren
Duncan Sandys Richard Johnson
Robert Henshaw Tom Courtenay
Phil Bradley Jeremy Kemp
Bamford Anthony Quayle
Writer Richard Imrie
Director Michael Anderson

Broadcasts

  • Sun 27 Dec 2020 14:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 12 Sep 2021 14:35
    BBC Two
  • Mon 3 Jan 2022 16:05
    BBC Two
  • Sat 21 May 2022 13:40
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sat 21 May 2022 15:35
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sat 3 Dec 2022 14:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 12 Feb 2023 13:55
    BBC Two
  • Sat 14 Sep 2024 13:30
    BBC Two
  • Thu 19 Sep 2024 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 28 Jun 2025 14:05
    BBC Two
  • Sat 13 Dec 2025 16:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 31 May 2026 13:40
    BBC Two

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