An American in England

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Norman Corwin's dramatic-documentary series recorded in wartime England
Features firsthand interviews with British citizens, not government officials
Rare and historically valuable depictions of daily life during WWII
Episodes capture the human spirit under the strain of war

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Total Playtime2 hours, 55 min

Total Records6

An American in England

Step back into the smoldering landscape of World War II with An American in England, a remarkable dramatic-documentary series from 1942. Crafted by the legendary Norman Corwin and produced by Edward R. Murrow, this collection offers a rare, ground-level portrait of wartime Britain. Instead of official dispatches or political handouts, the series captures the voices of everyday citizens—factory workers, housewives, and soldiers—as they endure the Blitz and navigate a world at war. Narrated by Joseph Julian, these six episodes (totaling nearly three hours) transport listeners to a time when resilience and humor coexisted with rationing and air raids. For collectors of vintage radio and WWII history, this is an intimate, unfiltered window into a nation’s soul under siege.

Collection Highlights

Citizen-Focused Storytelling: Instead of generals and politicians, Corwin’s scripts put the British public front and center—from the determined housewives of “Woman of Britain” to the quiet resolve of a coastal town in “Cromer.”
Iconic Creative Team: The collaboration between Norman Corwin (writing), Edward R. Murrow (producing), and Joseph Julian (narration) represents the golden age of radio journalism and dramatic documentary.
Rare Slice of Life: Episodes like “The Yanks Are Here” and “An Anglo-American Angle” capture the cultural collision of American GIs and British civilians, while “Clipper Home” offers a poignant farewell to England.
A Lost Era Preserved: This six-episode series, originally broadcast in late 1942, has been carefully restored and is a cornerstone for any enthusiast seeking authentic, human WWII audio.

Track Listing

Show all 12 tracks (2 hours, 55 min)

AmEngland 420824 (04) Woman of Britain
AmEngland 420831 (05) The Yanks are Here
AmEngland 420907 (06) An Anglo-American Angle
AmEngland 421201 (07) Cromer
AmEngland 421208 (08) Home is Where You Hang Your Helmet
AmEngland 421222 (10) Clipper Home
AmEngland 420824 (04) Woman of Britain
AmEngland 420831 (05) The Yanks are Here
AmEngland 420907 (06) An Anglo-American Angle
AmEngland 421201 (07) Cromer
AmEngland 421208 (08) Home is Where You Hang Your Helmet
AmEngland 421222 (10) Clipper Home