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Lecture

Joshua Levine
85th Anniversary of the Blitz

Sunday 7.09.2025

Summary

Joshua Levine, historian and author of the bestselling book Dunkirk, which inspired the 2017 Christopher Nolan film adaptation, discusses Britain’s hour of greatest peril—and greatest triumph—with journalist Tanya Gold.

Joshua Levine

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Joshua Levine is a writer, historian and broadcaster who was the historical advisor for Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk and Steve McQueen’s Blitz. His books have been translated into many languages and nominated for two major book awards. Dunkirk: The History Behind the Major Motion Picture reached Number 1 in the Sunday Times Bestseller List. An acclaimed interviewer, Levine has written and presented programmes for radio and television. He lives in London.

‘Josh is a fantastic and passionate individual, I highly recommend him for his breadth of knowledge.’ Steve McQueen