Britain's Greatest Generation

Season 1 Episode 3: Fight for Freedom

This instalment includes the story of Fergus Anckorn who was once the youngest member of the Magic Circle and - at 96 - is now the oldest. He was taken prisoner by the Japanese in Singapore and put to work on the Burma Railway. He managed to survive using his magic to entertain his captors, who rewarded him with food that kept him and his fellow prisoners alive.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

4

Cast:

Steve Humphries

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

2015

Rating:

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