A selection of compelling television documentary proposals that explore pivotal moments of World War II.
Each documentary, based on books authored or published by Steve Darlow, is meticulously researched to engage history enthusiasts, military buffs, and general audiences, delivering powerful narratives that honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who lived through these extraordinary times. We invite producers to join us in bringing these important stories to life, ensuring they reach a wide audience.
Below are the respective loglines. To access further details there is a link, but please note that each page requires a password, to protect the idea. Please contact me directly – stephen.darlow@btinternet.com – to obtain the passwords.
Title: Terrorflieger – the Lynching of Allied Airmen
Logline: In the final years of World War II, the brutal lynching of Allied airmen by enraged German civilians and officials reveals the dark and desperate measures taken by the Nazi regime to maintain control and instil fear.
Further details here (password required).
Title: Bomber Command versus Hitler’s V-1 Flying Bombs
Logline: A gripping exploration of the Royal Air Force’s Bomber Command’s relentless efforts to counter the German V-1 flying bomb threat during World War II, highlighting the bravery, strategy, and technological advancements that shaped this critical period in history.
Further details here (password required).
Title: D-Day Bombers
Logline: A compelling exploration of the pivotal role played by RAF Bomber Command and the US Eighth Air Force in the Normandy Invasion of 1944, told through the personal stories of the airmen who lived through it.
Further details here (password required).
Title: The Extraordinary Life of Fighter Pilot and Olympian Donald Finlay
Logline: Explore the remarkable journey of Donald Osborne Finlay, a Battle of Britain Spitfire pilot and double Olympic medallist, whose life was marked by extraordinary achievements in both athletics and military service.
Further details here (password required).